What are the chances of seeing a Solanaceous Treehopper in Mexico City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Solanaceous Treehopper sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 37 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 Solanaceous Treehopper in Mexico City?
November and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Solanaceous Treehopper in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in January to October, the lowest months. Those are among Mexico City's driest months, with about 15 mm of rain a month against 150 mm in July.
Is Mexico City the best place to see a Solanaceous Treehopper?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Solanaceous Treehopper sightings, Mexico City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San José (Costa Rica, under 5%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Solanaceous Treehopper live in Mexico City?
Same family: Membracidae
The closest relatives of the Solanaceous Treehopper 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.
Where does the Solanaceous Treehopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Solanaceous Treehopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (37 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.