What are the chances of seeing a Norvellina chenopodii in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Norvellina chenopodii sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 443rd 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.
When is the best time to see a Norvellina chenopodii in Boston?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Norvellina chenopodii in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see a Norvellina chenopodii?
Yes
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Norvellina chenopodii sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%) and Denver (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Norvellina chenopodii live in Boston?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Norvellina chenopodii 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.
Where does the Norvellina chenopodii sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Norvellina chenopodii is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (23 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.