What are the chances of seeing an Argyrosticta decumana in Montevideo?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrosticta decumana sighting in Montevideo on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 90th most-seen of the 100 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Argyrosticta decumana in Montevideo?
March, May and December
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrosticta decumana in Montevideo on a given day, against under 5% in January–February, April and June–November, the lowest months.
Is Montevideo the best place to see an Argyrosticta decumana?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Argyrosticta decumana sightings, Montevideo has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%) and Buenos Aires (Argentina, under 5%).
Where does the Argyrosticta decumana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Argyrosticta decumana is recorded against all the insects logged in Montevideo (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.