What are the chances of seeing an Arzecla tucumanensis in São Paulo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Arzecla tucumanensis sighting in São Paulo on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 273rd 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 Arzecla tucumanensis in São Paulo?
October to February
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Arzecla tucumanensis in São Paulo on a given day, against under 5% in March to September, the lowest months. Those are among São Paulo's wettest months, with about 170 mm of rain a month against 35 mm in August.
Where else can you see an Arzecla tucumanensis?
Only São Paulo, in our data
São Paulo is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Arzecla tucumanensis sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Which relatives of the Arzecla tucumanensis live in São Paulo?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Arzecla tucumanensis that you can see in São Paulo (family Lycaenidae, Gossamer-winged Butterflies) are Cassius Blue (about 20%), Hanno Blue (about 10%) and Arawacus melibaeus (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Arzecla tucumanensis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Arzecla tucumanensis is recorded against all the insects logged in São Paulo (22 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.