What are the chances of seeing a Banded Sage Hopper in Auckland?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Sage Hopper sighting in Auckland on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 355th most-seen of the 689 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 a Banded Sage Hopper in Auckland?
April, June, August and November–December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Sage Hopper in Auckland on a given day, against under 5% in January–March, May, July and September–October, the lowest months.
Is Auckland the best place to see a Banded Sage Hopper?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Banded Sage Hopper sightings, Auckland has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Where does the Banded Sage Hopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Banded Sage Hopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Auckland (13 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.