What are the chances of seeing a Calycopis caulonia in Buenos Aires?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Calycopis caulonia sighting in Buenos Aires on a given day, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 232nd most-seen of the 558 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Calycopis caulonia in Buenos Aires?
March and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Calycopis caulonia in Buenos Aires on a given day, against under 5% in April–October and December–February, the lowest months.
Is Buenos Aires the best place to see a Calycopis caulonia?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Calycopis caulonia sightings, Buenos Aires has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Calycopis caulonia live in Buenos Aires?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Calycopis caulonia that you can see in Buenos Aires (family Lycaenidae, Gossamer-winged Butterflies) are Cassius Blue (about 20%), Strymon eurytulus (about 10%) and Emesis russula (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Calycopis caulonia sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Calycopis caulonia is recorded against all the insects logged in Buenos Aires (36 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.