What are the chances of seeing a Xerophloea viridis in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xerophloea viridis sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 965th 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 Xerophloea viridis in Dallas?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xerophloea viridis in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Xerophloea viridis?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Xerophloea viridis 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 Xerophloea viridis live in Dallas?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Xerophloea viridis 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 Xerophloea viridis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xerophloea viridis is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (11 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.