What are the chances of seeing an Astylus vittaticollis in La Paz?
Very likely
About 70% of wildlife watchers report an Astylus vittaticollis sighting in La Paz on a given day, based on 253 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 2nd most-seen of the 32 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Astylus vittaticollis in La Paz?
February and March
In those months about 80% of wildlife watchers report an Astylus vittaticollis in La Paz on a given day, against under 5% in October to January, the lowest months. Those are among La Paz's wettest months, with about 95 mm of rain a month against 10 mm in June.
Is La Paz the best place to see an Astylus vittaticollis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Astylus vittaticollis sightings, La Paz has the highest daily chance: about 70%. Next come Cochabamba (Bolivia, about 40%).
Which relatives of the Astylus vittaticollis live in La Paz?
Same order: Coleoptera
The closest relatives of the Astylus vittaticollis that you can see in La Paz (order Coleoptera, Beetles) are Convergent Lady Beetle (about 30%), Variegated Lady Beetle (about 30%) and Two-Spotted Lady Beetle (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Astylus vittaticollis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Astylus vittaticollis is recorded against all the insects logged in La Paz (253 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.