What are the chances of seeing a Xylocopa griswoldi in Monterrey?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Xylocopa griswoldi sighting in Monterrey on a given day, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 95th most-seen of the 413 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Xylocopa griswoldi in Monterrey?
May–October and December–March
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Xylocopa griswoldi in Monterrey on a given day, against under 5% in April and November, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Xylocopa griswoldi?
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Xylocopa griswoldi sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Monterrey the best place to see a Xylocopa griswoldi?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Xylocopa griswoldi sightings, Monterrey has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come San Antonio (United States, about 10%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Xylocopa griswoldi sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xylocopa griswoldi is recorded against all the insects logged in Monterrey (36 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.