What are the chances of seeing a Waterlettuce Leafhopper in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Waterlettuce Leafhopper sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1316th 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 Waterlettuce Leafhopper in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Waterlettuce Leafhopper in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Waterlettuce Leafhopper?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Waterlettuce Leafhopper sightings, Austin ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Waterlettuce Leafhopper live in Austin?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Waterlettuce Leafhopper that you can see in Austin (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (about 10%), Excultanus excultus (about 10%) and Menosoma cinctum (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Waterlettuce Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Waterlettuce Leafhopper 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.