Dark Ricefield Mosquito

Dark Ricefield Mosquito

Psorophora columbiae

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Miami

In 3 days ~10%

5 Verified sightings at Miami
September Best month

About the Dark Ricefield Mosquito

Psorophora columbiae, known generally as the dark ricefield mosquito or glades mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the family Culicidae. They can be found in North America, primarily in the southern United States, such as Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.

30% or more lemon eucalyptus is effective for this difficult-to-repel mosquito. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Miami 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Dark Ricefield Mosquito in Miami?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dark Ricefield Mosquito sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 752nd most-seen of the 826 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Dark Ricefield Mosquito in Miami?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dark Ricefield Mosquito in Miami on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Miami the best place to see a Dark Ricefield Mosquito?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Dark Ricefield Mosquito sightings, Miami ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%), Houston (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Dark Ricefield Mosquito sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Dark Ricefield Mosquito is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (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.

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