What are the chances of seeing a Scaphoideus opalinus in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaphoideus opalinus sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1213th 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.
When is the best time to see a Scaphoideus opalinus in Dallas?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaphoideus opalinus in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Scaphoideus opalinus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Scaphoideus opalinus sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Scaphoideus opalinus live in Dallas?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Scaphoideus opalinus that you can see in Dallas (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (about 10%), Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter (about 10%) and Red-Banded Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Scaphoideus opalinus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scaphoideus opalinus is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (6 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.