What are the chances of seeing a Rhionaeschna absoluta in Buenos Aires?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhionaeschna absoluta sighting in Buenos Aires on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 319th 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 Rhionaeschna absoluta in Buenos Aires?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhionaeschna absoluta in Buenos Aires on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Buenos Aires the best place to see a Rhionaeschna absoluta?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Rhionaeschna absoluta sightings, Buenos Aires ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Mendoza (Argentina, about 20%).
Which relatives of the Rhionaeschna absoluta live in Buenos Aires?
Same genus: Rhionaeschna
The closest relatives of the Rhionaeschna absoluta that you can see in Buenos Aires (genus Rhionaeschna, Neotropical Darners) are Rhionaeschna bonariensis (about 10%) and Rhionaeschna confusa (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rhionaeschna absoluta sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rhionaeschna absoluta is recorded against all the insects logged in Buenos Aires (17 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.