What are the chances of seeing a Loxa viridis in Medellín?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Loxa viridis sighting in Medellín on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 151st most-seen of the 175 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Loxa viridis in Medellín?
January and June–August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Loxa viridis in Medellín on a given day, against under 5% in February–May and September–December, the lowest months.
Is Medellín the best place to see a Loxa viridis?
2nd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Loxa viridis sightings, Medellín ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Brasilia (Brazil, about 10%).
Where does the Loxa viridis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Loxa viridis is recorded against all the insects logged in Medellín (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.