What are the chances of seeing a Metidiocerus poecilus in Berlin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Metidiocerus poecilus sighting in Berlin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 869th most-seen of the 1065 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 Metidiocerus poecilus in Berlin?
November and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Metidiocerus poecilus in Berlin on a given day, against under 5% in January to October, the lowest months.
Is Berlin the best place to see a Metidiocerus poecilus?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Metidiocerus poecilus sightings, Berlin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Vienna (Austria, under 5%) and Saint Petersburg (Russia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Metidiocerus poecilus live in Berlin?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Metidiocerus poecilus that you can see in Berlin (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Zyginella pulchra (about 10%), Rhododendron Leafhopper (about 10%) and Japanese Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Metidiocerus poecilus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Metidiocerus poecilus is recorded against all the insects logged in Berlin (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.