What are the chances of seeing an Eight-Lined Leafhopper in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eight-Lined Leafhopper sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1188th 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 an Eight-Lined Leafhopper in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eight-Lined Leafhopper in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see an Eight-Lined Leafhopper?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Eight-Lined Leafhopper sightings, Washington ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Portland (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Eight-Lined Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eight-Lined Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (10 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.