What are the chances of seeing a Ropalidia rufoplagiata in Pune?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ropalidia rufoplagiata sighting in Pune on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 312th most-seen of the 340 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 Ropalidia rufoplagiata in Pune?
April, July and December–January
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ropalidia rufoplagiata in Pune on a given day, against under 5% in February–March, May–June and August–November, the lowest months.
Is Pune the best place to see a Ropalidia rufoplagiata?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Ropalidia rufoplagiata sightings, Pune ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Bengaluru (India, about 10%), Bandung (Indonesia, about 10%) and Singapore (Singapore, under 5%).
Where does the Ropalidia rufoplagiata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ropalidia rufoplagiata is recorded against all the insects logged in Pune (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.