What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 51 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 263rd 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 Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted 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 Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid?
4th of 6
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid sightings, Los Angeles ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Melbourne (Australia, about 10%), Sydney (Australia, under 5%) and Auckland (New Zealand, under 5%).
Where does the Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spotted Gum Lerp Psyllid is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (51 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.