What are the chances of seeing an Arawacus ellida in Maceió?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Arawacus ellida sighting in Maceió on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 36th most-seen of the 67 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Arawacus ellida in Maceió?
September and November
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report an Arawacus ellida in Maceió on a given day, against under 5% in May–July and December–March, the lowest months. Those are among Maceió's driest months, with about 45 mm of rain a month against 200 mm in June.
Is Maceió the best place to see an Arawacus ellida?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Arawacus ellida sightings, Maceió ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Rosario (Argentina, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Arawacus ellida live in Maceió?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Arawacus ellida that you can see in Maceió (family Lycaenidae, Gossamer-winged Butterflies) are Hanno Blue (about 10%), Thecla marius (about 10%) and Cramer’s Scrub-Hairstreak (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Arawacus ellida sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Arawacus ellida is recorded against all the insects logged in Maceió (10 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.