What are the chances of seeing a Jewelled Grass-Blue in Kaohsiung?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Jewelled Grass-Blue sighting in Kaohsiung on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 201st most-seen of the 218 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 Jewelled Grass-Blue in Kaohsiung?
January and July–August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Jewelled Grass-Blue in Kaohsiung on a given day, against under 5% in February–June and September–December, the lowest months. Those are among Kaohsiung's wettest months, with about 250 mm of rain a month against 25 mm in February.
Is Kaohsiung the best place to see a Jewelled Grass-Blue?
8th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Jewelled Grass-Blue sightings, Kaohsiung ranks 8th at under 5%. The best odds are in Hyderabad (India, about 10%), Chennai (India, about 10%) and Pune (India, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Jewelled Grass-Blue live in Kaohsiung?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Jewelled Grass-Blue that you can see in Kaohsiung (family Lycaenidae, Gossamer-winged Butterflies) are Pale Grass Blue (about 30%), Lesser Grass Blue (about 20%) and Pea Blue (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Jewelled Grass-Blue sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Jewelled Grass-Blue is recorded against all the insects logged in Kaohsiung (6 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.