What are the chances of seeing a Euselasia eucerus in Porto Alegre?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Euselasia eucerus sighting in Porto Alegre on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 91st most-seen of the 226 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Euselasia eucerus in Porto Alegre?
March–June and September–December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Euselasia eucerus in Porto Alegre on a given day, against under 5% in January–February and July–August, the lowest months.
Is Porto Alegre the best place to see a Euselasia eucerus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Euselasia eucerus sightings, Porto Alegre has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Euselasia eucerus live in Porto Alegre?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Euselasia eucerus that you can see in Porto Alegre (family Lycaenidae, Gossamer-winged Butterflies) are Cassius Blue (about 20%), Separated Stripestreak (about 20%) and Hanno Blue (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Euselasia eucerus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Euselasia eucerus is recorded against all the insects logged in Porto Alegre (13 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.