What are the chances of seeing an Ignata brasiliensis in São Paulo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ignata brasiliensis sighting in São Paulo on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 292nd 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Ignata brasiliensis in São Paulo?
September to December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ignata brasiliensis in São Paulo on a given day, against under 5% in January to August, the lowest months.
Where else can you see an Ignata brasiliensis?
Only São Paulo, in our data
São Paulo is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Ignata brasiliensis sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Which relatives of the Ignata brasiliensis live in São Paulo?
Same family: Lycaenidae
The closest relatives of the Ignata brasiliensis 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 Ignata brasiliensis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ignata brasiliensis is recorded against all the insects logged in São Paulo (20 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.