What are the chances of seeing a Neokolla hieroglyphica in Edmonton?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Neokolla hieroglyphica sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 230th most-seen of the 390 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 Neokolla hieroglyphica in Edmonton?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Neokolla hieroglyphica in Edmonton on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Edmonton the best place to see a Neokolla hieroglyphica?
Yes
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Neokolla hieroglyphica sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Calgary (Canada, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Neokolla hieroglyphica live in Edmonton?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Neokolla hieroglyphica that you can see in Edmonton (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Eastern Boxelder Bug (about 10%), Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug (about 10%) and Green Burgundy Stink Bug (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 Edmonton (9 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.