What are the chances of seeing a Mocydia crocea in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mocydia crocea sighting in London on a given day, based on 11 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 Mocydia crocea in London?
March
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mocydia crocea in London on a given day, against under 5% in April to February, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Mocydia crocea?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Mocydia crocea sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Berlin (Germany, under 5%) and Vienna (Austria, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Mocydia crocea live in London?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Mocydia crocea that you can see in London (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Zygina lunaris (about 10%), Horned Leafhopper (about 10%) and Japanese Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Mocydia crocea sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Mocydia crocea is recorded against all the insects logged in London (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.