What are the chances of seeing an Automeris arianae in Chirripó National Park?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Automeris arianae sighting in Chirripó National Park on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 103rd most-seen of the 127 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Automeris arianae in Chirripó National Park?
March
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report an Automeris arianae in Chirripó National Park on a given day, against under 5% in May–June and August–January, the lowest months. That is one of Chirripó National Park's driest months, with about 120 mm of rain against 690 mm in October.
What time of day is best to see an Automeris arianae?
Between 8 and 11 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Automeris arianae sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Chirripó National Park the best place to see an Automeris arianae?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Automeris arianae sightings, Chirripó National Park has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Braulio Carrillo National Park (Costa Rica, about 10%).
Where does the Automeris arianae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Automeris arianae is recorded against all the insects logged in Chirripó National Park (6 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), 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.