What are the chances of seeing a Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada in Houston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 296th most-seen of the 1057 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 Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada in Houston?
August to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada in Houston on a given day, against under 5% in November to July, the lowest months.
Is Houston the best place to see a Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada sightings, Houston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Miami (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Davis's Southeastern Dog-Day Cicada is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (61 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.