What are the chances of seeing a Lytta eucera in Mexico City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lytta eucera sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 191st 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.
When is the best time to see a Lytta eucera in Mexico City?
July to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lytta eucera in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months. Those are among Mexico City's wettest months, with about 150 mm of rain a month against 5 mm in December.
Is Mexico City the best place to see a Lytta eucera?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Lytta eucera sightings, Mexico City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Guadalajara (México, under 5%).
Where does the Lytta eucera sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lytta eucera is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (33 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.