What are the chances of seeing a Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid in Seattle?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid sighting in Seattle on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 306th most-seen of the 428 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 Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid in Seattle?
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid in Seattle on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months. That is one of Seattle's driest months, with about 60 mm of rain against 190 mm in November.
Is Seattle the best place to see a Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid?
13th of 18
Of the 18 cities where we can rate Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid sightings, Seattle ranks 13th at under 5%. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, about 10%), Austin (United States, about 10%) and Vancouver (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid is recorded against all the insects logged in Seattle (8 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.