What are the chances of seeing an Orange-Barred Pixie in Cali?
Possible
About 30% of wildlife watchers report an Orange-Barred Pixie sighting in Cali on a given day, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 3rd most-seen of the 52 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 70%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Orange-Barred Pixie in Cali?
April, June, August and December
In those months about 40% of wildlife watchers report an Orange-Barred Pixie in Cali on a given day, against under 5% in September and November, the lowest months.
Is Cali the best place to see an Orange-Barred Pixie?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Orange-Barred Pixie sightings, Cali ranks 2nd at about 30%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Valencia (Venezuela, about 30%).
Which relatives of the Orange-Barred Pixie live in Cali?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Orange-Barred Pixie that you can see in Cali (family Lycaenidae, Gossamer-winged Butterflies) are Arawacus lincoides (about 10%) and Cassius Blue (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Orange-Barred Pixie sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Orange-Barred Pixie is recorded against all the insects logged in Cali (29 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.