What are the chances of seeing a Red Gum Lerp Psyllid in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red Gum Lerp Psyllid sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 175 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 120th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Red Gum Lerp Psyllid in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red Gum Lerp Psyllid in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Red Gum Lerp Psyllid?
11th of 15
Of the 15 cities where we can rate Red Gum Lerp Psyllid sightings, Los Angeles ranks 11th at under 5%. The best odds are in Athens (Greece, about 10%), Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%) and Toluca (México, about 10%).
Where does the Red Gum Lerp Psyllid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red Gum Lerp Psyllid is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (175 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.