What are the chances of seeing a Lined Spittlebug in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lined Spittlebug sighting in London on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1059th most-seen of the 1504 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 Lined Spittlebug in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lined Spittlebug in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Lined Spittlebug?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Lined Spittlebug sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is London the best place to see a Lined Spittlebug?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lined Spittlebug sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, under 5%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Where does the Lined Spittlebug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lined Spittlebug is recorded against all the insects logged in London (10 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.