What are the chances of seeing an Orange-Spotted Leafhopper in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Orange-Spotted Leafhopper sighting in London on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1219th 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 an Orange-Spotted Leafhopper in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Orange-Spotted Leafhopper in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is London the best place to see an Orange-Spotted Leafhopper?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Orange-Spotted Leafhopper sightings, London ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Orange-Spotted Leafhopper live in London?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Orange-Spotted Leafhopper 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 Orange-Spotted Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Orange-Spotted Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in London (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.