What are the chances of seeing a Penthimia americana in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Penthimia americana sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1410th most-seen of the 1689 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 a Penthimia americana in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Penthimia americana in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Penthimia americana?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Penthimia americana sightings, Toronto ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%), Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Penthimia americana live in Toronto?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Penthimia americana that you can see in Toronto (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Red-Banded Leafhopper (about 10%) and Coppery Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Penthimia americana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Penthimia americana is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (6 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.