What are the chances of seeing a Menosoma cinctum in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Menosoma cinctum sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 620th most-seen of the 705 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 Menosoma cinctum in Baltimore?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Menosoma cinctum in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months.
Is Baltimore the best place to see a Menosoma cinctum?
4th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Menosoma cinctum sightings, Baltimore ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%), Houston (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Menosoma cinctum live in Baltimore?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Menosoma cinctum that you can see in Baltimore (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Versute Sharpshooter (about 10%), Broad-Headed Sharpshooter (about 10%) and Coppery Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Menosoma cinctum sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Menosoma cinctum is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (5 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.