Lactista azteca
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Lactista azteca, commonly known as the Aztec grasshopper or Aztec range grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Austin | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | San Antonio | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Aztec Grasshopper sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 900th most-seen of the 1624 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Aztec Grasshopper in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Aztec Grasshopper sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Acrididae
The closest relatives of the Aztec Grasshopper that you can see in Austin (family Acrididae, Short-horned Grasshoppers) are Aztec Spur-Throated Grasshopper (about 10%), Differential Grasshopper (about 10%) and Obscure Bird Grasshopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Aztec Grasshopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (17 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.
