What are the chances of seeing a Tipu Psyllid in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tipu Psyllid sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 393rd 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 Tipu Psyllid in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tipu Psyllid in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see a Tipu Psyllid?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Tipu Psyllid sightings, San Diego ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Buenos Aires (Argentina, under 5%), Lisbon (Portugal, under 5%) and São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Tipu Psyllid live in San Diego?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Tipu Psyllid that you can see in San Diego (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Harlequin Bug (about 10%), Red-Shouldered Bug (about 10%) and Leafhopper Assassin Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Tipu Psyllid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tipu Psyllid is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (17 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.