What are the chances of seeing a Plecia plagiata in Medellín?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plecia plagiata sighting in Medellín on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 117th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Plecia plagiata in Medellín?
January, June and August–September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plecia plagiata in Medellín on a given day, against under 5% in February–May, July and October–December, the lowest months.
Is Medellín the best place to see a Plecia plagiata?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Plecia plagiata sightings, Medellín ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Valencia (Venezuela, about 30%) and San José (Costa Rica, about 10%).
Where does the Plecia plagiata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Plecia plagiata is recorded against all the insects logged in Medellín (7 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.