Diaphorina citri
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid, is a sap-sucking, hemipteran bug now in the taxonomic family Liviidae. It is one of two confirmed vectors of citrus greening disease. It has a wide distribution in southern Asia and has spread to other citrus growing regions.
The Asian citrus psyllid originated in Asia but it is now also found in parts of the Middle East, South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. In the United States, the psyllid was first detected in Florida in 1998 and is now also found in Louisiana, Georgia, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, and since 2003 in California. In Southern California, the San Joaquin Valley, and Central Coast counties, such as San Luis Obispo, an eradication program has been instituted in an attempt to prevent it from becoming established. In the whole of the United States and its territories, areas where this psyllid are found are under quarantine restrictions.
The adult psyllid is about four millimetres long with a fawn and brown mottled body and a light brown head. It is covered with a whitish, waxy secretion which makes it look dusty. The forewings are broadest at the back and have a dark edging... Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Kaohsiung | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 2 | San Pedro Sula | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Monterrey | 🇲🇽 México | |
| 4 | Guangzhou | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 5 | Miami | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Mexico City | 🇲🇽 México | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Asian Citrus Psyllid sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 499th most-seen of the 826 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Asian Citrus Psyllid in Miami on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
5th of 7
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Asian Citrus Psyllid sightings, Miami ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Kaohsiung (Taiwan, about 20%), San Pedro Sula (Honduras, about 10%) and Monterrey (México, under 5%).
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Asian Citrus Psyllid that you can see in Miami (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Milkweed Assassin Bug (about 10%), Brazilian Leafhopper (about 10%) and Giant Sweet Potato Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Asian Citrus Psyllid is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (21 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.
