What are the chances of seeing a Tautoneura polymitusa in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tautoneura polymitusa sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1254th most-seen of the 1623 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 Tautoneura polymitusa in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tautoneura polymitusa in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is New York City the best place to see a Tautoneura polymitusa?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Tautoneura polymitusa sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Madrid (Spain, about 10%) and Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Tautoneura polymitusa live in New York City?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Tautoneura polymitusa 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 Tautoneura polymitusa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tautoneura polymitusa is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (7 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.