What are the chances of seeing an African Earwig in Houston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an African Earwig sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 905th most-seen of the 1057 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 an African Earwig in Houston?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an African Earwig in Houston on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months.
Is Houston the best place to see an African Earwig?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate African Earwig sightings, Houston ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the African Earwig sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the African Earwig is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (7 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.