What are the chances of seeing a Lomamyia squamosa in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lomamyia squamosa sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1392nd 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.
When is the best time to see a Lomamyia squamosa in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lomamyia squamosa in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Lomamyia squamosa?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lomamyia squamosa sightings, Austin ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Antonio (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Lomamyia squamosa live in Austin?
Same order: Neuroptera
The closest relatives of the Lomamyia squamosa that you can see in Austin (order Neuroptera, Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies) are Four-Spotted Mantisfly (about 10%), Four-Spotted Green Lacewing (about 10%) and Red-Lipped Green Lacewing (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Lomamyia squamosa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lomamyia squamosa is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (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.