What are the chances of seeing a Cataulacus latus in Mumbai?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cataulacus latus sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 283rd most-seen of the 362 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Cataulacus latus in Mumbai?
February to May
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cataulacus latus in Mumbai on a given day, against under 5% in June to January, the lowest months. Those are among Mumbai's driest months, with about 10 mm of rain a month against 830 mm in July.
Is Mumbai the best place to see a Cataulacus latus?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Cataulacus latus sightings, Mumbai ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Hyderabad (India, about 10%) and Pune (India, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Cataulacus latus live in Mumbai?
Same family: Formicidae
The closest relatives of the Cataulacus latus that you can see in Mumbai (family Formicidae, Ants) are Arboreal Bicolored Slender Ant (about 20%), Indian Black Ant (about 20%) and Longhorn Crazy Ant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Cataulacus latus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cataulacus latus is recorded against all the insects logged in Mumbai (7 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.