What are the chances of seeing a Northern Argus in Bandung?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Argus sighting in Bandung on a given day, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 25th most-seen of the 156 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Northern Argus in Bandung?
February
In that month about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Argus in Bandung on a given day, against under 5% in July and October, the lowest months. That is one of Bandung's wettest months, with about 370 mm of rain against 45 mm in August.
Is Bandung the best place to see a Northern Argus?
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Northern Argus sightings, Bandung ranks 2nd at about 10%. The best odds are in Malang (Indonesia, about 20%).
Which relatives of the Northern Argus live in Bandung?
Same genus: Junonia
The closest relatives of the Northern Argus that you can see in Bandung (genus Junonia, Buckeyes & Pansies) are Chocolate Pansy (about 20%), Blue Pansy (about 20%) and Peacock Pansy (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Northern Argus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Northern Argus is recorded against all the insects logged in Bandung (28 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.