What are the chances of seeing a Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crape Myrtle Bark Scale sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 597th most-seen of the 1807 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 Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Crape Myrtle Bark Scale sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Crape Myrtle Bark Scale sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Crape Myrtle Bark Scale is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (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.