What are the chances of seeing a Golofa pelagon in Cochabamba?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Golofa pelagon sighting in Cochabamba on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 17th most-seen of the 31 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 50%, and over a week to about 80%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Golofa pelagon in Cochabamba?
December
In that month about 70% of wildlife watchers report a Golofa pelagon in Cochabamba on a given day, against under 5% in February–March, May–September and November, the lowest months. That is one of Cochabamba's wettest months, with about 85 mm of rain against 5 mm in July.
Is Cochabamba the best place to see a Golofa pelagon?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Golofa pelagon sightings, Cochabamba has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come La Paz (Bolivia, about 10%).
Where does the Golofa pelagon sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Golofa pelagon is recorded against all the insects logged in Cochabamba (10 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.