What are the chances of seeing a Pallid Sun Roach in Mumbai?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pallid Sun Roach sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 258th 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 Pallid Sun Roach in Mumbai?
June, August and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pallid Sun Roach in Mumbai on a given day, against under 5% in January–May, July and September–November, the lowest months. Those are among Mumbai's wettest months, with about 380 mm of rain a month against almost none in January.
Is Mumbai the best place to see a Pallid Sun Roach?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pallid Sun Roach sightings, Mumbai has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Singapore (Singapore, under 5%).
Where does the Pallid Sun Roach sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pallid Sun Roach is recorded against all the insects logged in Mumbai (9 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.