What are the chances of seeing a Pink-Margined Green in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pink-Margined Green sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 226th 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 Pink-Margined Green in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pink-Margined Green in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see a Pink-Margined Green?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Pink-Margined Green sightings, San Diego has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Francisco (United States, under 5%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Pink-Margined Green live in San Diego?
Same family: Geometridae
The closest relatives of the Pink-Margined Green 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 Pink-Margined Green sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pink-Margined Green is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (33 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.