What are the chances of seeing a Spiral Borer in Mumbai?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spiral Borer sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 334th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Spiral Borer in Mumbai?
July and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spiral Borer in Mumbai on a given day, against under 5% in August–September and November–June, the lowest months. Those are among Mumbai's wettest months, with about 470 mm of rain a month against almost none in January.
Is Mumbai the best place to see a Spiral Borer?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Spiral Borer sightings, Mumbai ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Kolkata (India, about 10%), Chennai (India, about 10%) and New Delhi (India, under 5%).
Where does the Spiral Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spiral Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in Mumbai (5 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.