What are the chances of seeing a Dichorda illustraria in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dichorda illustraria sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 292nd most-seen of the 693 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 Dichorda illustraria in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dichorda illustraria in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see a Dichorda illustraria?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Dichorda illustraria sightings, San Diego has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Dichorda illustraria live in San Diego?
Same family: Geometridae
The closest relatives of the Dichorda illustraria that you can see in San Diego (family Geometridae, Geometer Moths) are Dwarf Tawny Wave (about 10%) and Somber Carpet Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Dichorda illustraria sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dichorda illustraria is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (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.