What are the chances of seeing a Neokolla hieroglyphica in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Neokolla hieroglyphica sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 884th most-seen of the 978 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Neokolla hieroglyphica in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Neokolla hieroglyphica in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Neokolla hieroglyphica?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Neokolla hieroglyphica sightings, Chicago ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Edmonton (Canada, under 5%), Calgary (Canada, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Neokolla hieroglyphica live in Chicago?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Neokolla hieroglyphica that you can see in Chicago (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Red-Banded Leafhopper (about 10%) and Coppery Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Neokolla hieroglyphica sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Neokolla hieroglyphica is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (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.