California Chaparral Katydid

California Chaparral Katydid

Platylyra californica

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Los Angeles

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

39 Verified sightings at Los Angeles
8 In 1 park From 2019 to 2026
April Best month
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 🇺🇸 United States
~10%

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Los Angeles 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 San Diego 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a California Chaparral Katydid in Los Angeles?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a California Chaparral Katydid sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 301st most-seen of the 851 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 California Chaparral Katydid in Los Angeles?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a California Chaparral Katydid in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

What time of day is best to see a California Chaparral Katydid?

Between 9 pm and midnight

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most California Chaparral Katydid sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is most active around dawn and dusk.

Is Los Angeles the best place to see a California Chaparral Katydid?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate California Chaparral Katydid sightings, Los Angeles has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Diego (United States, under 5%).

Where does the California Chaparral Katydid sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the California Chaparral Katydid is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (39 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.

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