Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee

Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee

Thyreus lugubris

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Sydney

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

18 Verified sightings at Sydney
February Best month

About the Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee

Thyreus lugubris, common name the domino cuckoo bee, is a species of Australian native bee belonging to the family Apidae, subfamily Apinae. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Sydney 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
2 Brisbane 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee in Sydney?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 335th 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 Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee in Sydney?

February

In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee in Sydney on a given day, against under 5% in March to January, the lowest months. That is one of Sydney's wettest months, with about 130 mm of rain against 45 mm in September.

Is Sydney the best place to see a Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee sightings, Sydney has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).

Where does the Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Domino Cloak-And-Dagger Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (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.

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