What are the chances of seeing a Polistes simillimus in Buenos Aires?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Polistes simillimus sighting in Buenos Aires on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 460th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Polistes simillimus in Buenos Aires?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Polistes simillimus in Buenos Aires on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Buenos Aires the best place to see a Polistes simillimus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Polistes simillimus sightings, Buenos Aires ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Where does the Polistes simillimus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Polistes simillimus is recorded against all the insects logged in Buenos Aires (7 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.