What are the chances of seeing an Oblique-Banded Seed Bug in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique-Banded Seed Bug sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 489th most-seen of the 693 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 an Oblique-Banded Seed Bug in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique-Banded Seed Bug in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see an Oblique-Banded Seed Bug?
5th of 6
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Oblique-Banded Seed Bug sightings, San Diego ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Valencia (Venezuela, about 20%), São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Oblique-Banded Seed Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oblique-Banded Seed Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (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.