Hyphinoe camelus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Hyphinoe camelus is a species of insect in the family of treehoppers and thornbugs, the Membracidae. In the genus Hyphinoe, the main feature distinguishing the various species is the appearance of the pronotum. In the first picture below in the gallery, the pronotum is the pointed hump projecting upward above the head, on the right in the picture. Also in the gallery it's to be seen that colors within the species vary considerably, mainly showing hues between green and yellow. All pictures on this page were taken at the same location, so these variations are not specific to their location. Differences in sizes between the sexes in this species are not as marked as in some other Hyphinoe species.
The distribution map showing the locations of observations of Hyphinoe camelus at iNaturalist indicates that the species occurs in Mexico's central highlands from the state of Zacatecas south into Guerrero and east into Veracruz.
Little published information is available about habitat preferences of Hyphinoe camelus. The images on this page show individuals on Sechiopsis triquetra and Cucurbita pepo, both members of the squash/gourd family, the Cucurbitaceae... Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Guadalajara | 🇲🇽 México | |
| 2 | Mexico City | 🇲🇽 México |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hyphinoe camelus sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 45 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 199th most-seen of the 557 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.
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hyphinoe camelus in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months. That is one of Mexico City's wettest months, with about 150 mm of rain against 5 mm in December.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hyphinoe camelus sightings, Mexico City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Guadalajara (México, under 5%).
Same family: Membracidae
The closest relatives of the Hyphinoe camelus that you can see in Mexico City (family Membracidae, Typical Treehoppers) are Mexican Treehopper (about 20%) and Enchenopa quadricolor (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hyphinoe camelus is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (45 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.
