What are the chances of seeing a Banded Lady in Curitiba?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Lady sighting in Curitiba on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 159th most-seen of the 177 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Banded Lady in Curitiba?
March to May
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Lady in Curitiba on a given day, against under 5% in June to February, the lowest months.
Is Curitiba the best place to see a Banded Lady?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Banded Lady sightings, Curitiba ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Porto Alegre (Brazil, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Banded Lady live in Curitiba?
Same genus: Vanessa
The closest relatives of the Banded Lady that you can see in Curitiba (genus Vanessa, Ladies and Related Admirals) are Brazilian Lady (about 20%) and Subtropical Lady (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Banded Lady sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Banded Lady is recorded against all the insects logged in Curitiba (5 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.