What are the chances of seeing a Bothriocera cognita in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bothriocera cognita sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1256th most-seen of the 1807 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 Bothriocera cognita in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bothriocera cognita in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Bothriocera cognita?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Bothriocera cognita sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Bothriocera cognita live in Washington?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Bothriocera cognita that you can see in Washington (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Spotted Lanternfly (about 40%), Large Milkweed Bug (about 20%) and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Bothriocera cognita sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bothriocera cognita is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (9 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.