Leucophenga varia
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Leucophenga varia is a species of fly in the family Drosophilidae. It occurs in North America. Unlike other Drosophilidae, it feeds on mushrooms, which has impacted the evolution of the Diptericin gene of its innate immune system. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Leucophenga varia sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 811th most-seen of the 1412 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 Leucophenga varia in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Leucophenga varia sightings, Dallas has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Leucophenga varia is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (14 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.
