What are the chances of seeing a Baby Bull Ant in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Baby Bull Ant sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 666th most-seen of the 742 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 Baby Bull Ant in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Baby Bull Ant in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Baby Bull Ant?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Baby Bull Ant sightings, Sydney ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Baby Bull Ant live in Sydney?
Same genus: Myrmecia
The closest relatives of the Baby Bull Ant that you can see in Sydney (genus Myrmecia, Bull Ants) are Jumping Jack Ant (about 20%), Giant Bulldog Ant (about 10%) and Australian Jumper Ant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Baby Bull Ant sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Baby Bull Ant is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (6 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.