What are the chances of seeing an Empoa gillettei in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Empoa gillettei sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 952nd 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 Empoa gillettei in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Empoa gillettei in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see an Empoa gillettei?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Empoa gillettei sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Empoa gillettei live in Washington?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Empoa gillettei that you can see in Washington (family Cicadellidae, Typical Leafhoppers) are Versute Sharpshooter (about 10%), Coppery Leafhopper (about 10%) and Yellow-Striped Leafhopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Empoa gillettei sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Empoa gillettei is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (15 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.