What are the chances of seeing a Pachylis argentinus in Montevideo?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pachylis argentinus sighting in Montevideo on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 62nd most-seen of the 100 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Pachylis argentinus in Montevideo?
May, August and November–December
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Pachylis argentinus in Montevideo on a given day, against under 5% in January–April, June–July and September, the lowest months.
Is Montevideo the best place to see a Pachylis argentinus?
5th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Pachylis argentinus sightings, Montevideo ranks 5th at about 10%. The best odds are in Cordoba (Argentina, about 20%), Mendoza (Argentina, about 20%) and Rosario (Argentina, about 10%).
Where does the Pachylis argentinus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pachylis argentinus is recorded against all the insects logged in Montevideo (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.