What are the chances of seeing a Rhionaeschna planaltica in Buenos Aires?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhionaeschna planaltica sighting in Buenos Aires on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 345th 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 planaltica in Buenos Aires?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhionaeschna planaltica 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 planaltica?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Rhionaeschna planaltica sightings, Buenos Aires ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Curitiba (Brazil, about 10%) and São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Rhionaeschna planaltica live in Buenos Aires?
Same genus: Rhionaeschna
The closest relatives of the Rhionaeschna planaltica 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 planaltica sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rhionaeschna planaltica is recorded against all the insects logged in Buenos Aires (13 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.