What are the chances of seeing a Xerophloea viridis in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xerophloea viridis sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1145th 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 Xerophloea viridis in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xerophloea viridis in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Xerophloea viridis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Xerophloea viridis sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Xerophloea viridis live in Austin?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Xerophloea viridis 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 Xerophloea viridis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xerophloea viridis is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (10 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.