What are the chances of seeing a Ligurian Leafhopper in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ligurian Leafhopper sighting in Philadelphia on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 376th most-seen of the 632 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 Ligurian Leafhopper in Philadelphia?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ligurian Leafhopper in Philadelphia on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see a Ligurian Leafhopper?
5th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Ligurian Leafhopper sightings, Philadelphia ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Berlin (Germany, about 10%), Washington (United States, under 5%) and Vienna (Austria, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ligurian Leafhopper live in Philadelphia?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Ligurian Leafhopper that you can see in Philadelphia (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Broad-Headed Sharpshooter (about 10%), Versute Sharpshooter (about 10%) and Coppery Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Ligurian Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ligurian Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Philadelphia (12 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.