What are the chances of seeing a Chiasmia eleonora in Chennai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chiasmia eleonora sighting in Chennai on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 259th most-seen of the 376 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 Chiasmia eleonora in Chennai?
June and August–September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chiasmia eleonora in Chennai on a given day, against under 5% in July and October–May, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Chiasmia eleonora?
Between 9 am and noon
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Chiasmia eleonora sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Chennai the best place to see a Chiasmia eleonora?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Chiasmia eleonora sightings, Chennai has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hyderabad (India, under 5%) and Bengaluru (India, under 5%).
Where does the Chiasmia eleonora sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chiasmia eleonora is recorded against all the insects logged in Chennai (8 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.