Parides agavus
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~40%
Parides agavus, the Agavus Cattleheart, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and north Argentina. The red anal spot of the hindwing very large and z-shaped. The abbreviated white band of the hindwing is somewhat variable.
A full description is provided by Rothschild, W. and Jordan, K. (1906) The sexes are similar. It is not uncommon, even in gardens. Adults frequent flowers. It is not thought to be threatened. Parides agavus is ranched in Brazil.
The larvae feed on Aristolochia triangularis and Aristolochia fimbriata. P. agavus Drury (lb). The red anal spot of the hindwing very large, Z-shaped. The abbreviated white band of the hindwing is somewhat variable. Although the species is quite common even in gardens in the neighbourhood of Rio, especially in damp, shady places, we are still ignorant of its early stages. The insect frequents flowers, and is easy to catch. — Minas Geraes southwards to Rio Grande do Sul, westwards to Paraguay and the adjoining parts of Argentina; not extending to the foot of the Andes.
Parides agavus is a member of the ascanius species group ("Fringe-spots white. Hindwing... Wikipedia →
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| 1 | Porto Alegre | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Curitiba | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | São Paulo | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Parides agavus 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.
May, October and December–February
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Parides agavus in Curitiba on a given day, against under 5% in March–April, June–September and November, the lowest months.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Parides agavus sightings, Curitiba ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Porto Alegre (Brazil, about 10%).
Same family: Papilionidae
The closest relatives of the Parides agavus that you can see in Curitiba (family Papilionidae, Swallowtails and Parnassians) are Thoas Swallowtail (about 20%), Scamander Swallowtail (about 20%) and Heraclides hectorides (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Parides agavus 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.
