What are the chances of seeing a Giant Whitefly in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Whitefly sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 314th 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 Giant Whitefly in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Whitefly in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see a Giant Whitefly?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Giant Whitefly sightings, San Diego ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Giant Whitefly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Giant Whitefly is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (20 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.