What are the chances of seeing a Sternocera chrysis in Mumbai?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sternocera chrysis sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 8 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 Sternocera chrysis in Mumbai?
July–August and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sternocera chrysis in Mumbai on a given day, against under 5% in January–June and September–November, the lowest months. Those are among Mumbai's wettest months, with about 480 mm of rain a month against almost none in January.
Is Mumbai the best place to see a Sternocera chrysis?
5th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Sternocera chrysis sightings, Mumbai ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Coimbatore (India, about 10%), Chennai (India, about 10%) and Hyderabad (India, about 10%).
Where does the Sternocera chrysis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sternocera chrysis is recorded against all the insects logged in Mumbai (8 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.