What are the chances of seeing a Golofa eacus in La Paz?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Golofa eacus sighting in La Paz on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 13th most-seen of the 32 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 eacus in La Paz?
February
In that month about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Golofa eacus in La Paz on a given day, against under 5% in June to November, the lowest months. That is one of La Paz's wettest months, with about 110 mm of rain against 10 mm in June.
What time of day is best to see a Golofa eacus?
Between 7 and 10 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Golofa eacus sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is La Paz the best place to see a Golofa eacus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Golofa eacus sightings, La Paz has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Bogota (Colombia, under 5%) and Medellín (Colombia, under 5%).
Where does the Golofa eacus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Golofa eacus is recorded against all the insects logged in La Paz (23 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.