What are the chances of seeing a Thecla syllis in Medellín?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Thecla syllis 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 Thecla syllis in Medellín?
March–April and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Thecla syllis in Medellín on a given day, against under 5% in January–February and May–November, the lowest months.
Is Medellín the best place to see a Thecla syllis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Thecla syllis sightings, Medellín has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Where does the Thecla syllis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Thecla syllis 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.