What are the chances of seeing a Prickly Pear Scale in Mexico City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Prickly Pear Scale sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 511th 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 Prickly Pear Scale in Mexico City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Prickly Pear Scale in Mexico City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Mexico City the best place to see a Prickly Pear Scale?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Prickly Pear Scale sightings, Mexico City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Lima (Peru, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Prickly Pear Scale sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Prickly Pear Scale is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (5 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.