What are the chances of seeing a Melanis aegates in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Melanis aegates sighting in Santa Cruz de la Sierra on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 21st most-seen of the 48 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Melanis aegates in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
April, August and November
In those months about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Melanis aegates in Santa Cruz de la Sierra on a given day, against under 5% in May–July, September–October and December–March, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Melanis aegates?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Melanis aegates sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Santa Cruz de la Sierra the best place to see a Melanis aegates?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Melanis aegates sightings, Santa Cruz de la Sierra has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Rosario (Argentina, about 10%).
Where does the Melanis aegates sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Melanis aegates is recorded against all the insects logged in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (10 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.