What are the chances of seeing an Argyrosticta decumana in São Paulo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrosticta decumana sighting in São Paulo on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 261st most-seen of the 832 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 an Argyrosticta decumana in São Paulo?
January–February, July and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrosticta decumana in São Paulo on a given day, against under 5% in March–June, August–October and December, the lowest months.
Is São Paulo the best place to see an Argyrosticta decumana?
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Argyrosticta decumana sightings, São Paulo ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Montevideo (Uruguay, about 10%).
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 São Paulo (23 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.