Cardiocondyla mauritanica
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Cardiocondyla mauritanica is a species of Myrmicine ant. It is native to North Africa and the Middle East, but has since become a widespread tramp species and are now found virtually worldwide. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | San Francisco | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Moorish Sneaking Ant sighting in San Francisco on a given day, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 362nd most-seen of the 737 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Moorish Sneaking Ant in San Francisco on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Moorish Sneaking Ant sightings, San Francisco has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Diego (United States, under 5%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Formicidae
The closest relatives of the Moorish Sneaking Ant that you can see in San Francisco (family Formicidae, Ants) are Argentine Ant (about 10%) and American Winter Ant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Moorish Sneaking Ant is recorded against all the insects logged in San Francisco (18 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.
