What are the chances of seeing a Madoryx oiclus in São Paulo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Madoryx oiclus sighting in São Paulo on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 615th 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 a Madoryx oiclus in São Paulo?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Madoryx oiclus in São Paulo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Where else can you see a Madoryx oiclus?
Only São Paulo, in our data
São Paulo is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Madoryx oiclus sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Which relatives of the Madoryx oiclus live in São Paulo?
Same family: Sphingidae
The closest relatives of the Madoryx oiclus that you can see in São Paulo (family Sphingidae, Sphinx Moths) are Pachylia syces (about 10%) and Ello Sphinx (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Madoryx oiclus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Madoryx oiclus is recorded against all the insects logged in São Paulo (7 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.