Helochara communis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Helochara communis, the bog leafhopper, is a species of sharpshooter in the family Cicadellidae. It has specialized abdominal organs called mycetomes within its abdomen, containing multiple bacterial symbionts. It feeds primarily on sedges, rushes, and various wetland grasses found in marshy or boggy habitats. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bog Leafhopper sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1063rd most-seen of the 1200 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bog Leafhopper in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Bog Leafhopper sightings, Boston ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Bog Leafhopper that you can see in Boston (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Red-Banded Leafhopper (about 20%), Coppery Leafhopper (about 20%) and Versute Sharpshooter (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bog Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (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.
