What are the chances of seeing a Saddled Leafhopper in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Saddled Leafhopper sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 449th most-seen of the 1623 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 Saddled Leafhopper in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Saddled Leafhopper in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Saddled Leafhopper?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Saddled Leafhopper sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is New York City the best place to see a Saddled Leafhopper?
Among the best
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Saddled Leafhopper sightings, New York City ranks 8th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%), Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Saddled Leafhopper live in New York City?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Saddled Leafhopper that you can see in New York City (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Versute Sharpshooter (about 10%) and Red-Banded Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Saddled Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Saddled Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (35 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.