What are the chances of seeing a Ligurian Leafhopper in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ligurian Leafhopper sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 234 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 398th 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 Ligurian Leafhopper in Washington?
October to December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ligurian Leafhopper in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in January to September, the lowest months.
Is Washington the best place to see a Ligurian Leafhopper?
2nd of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Ligurian Leafhopper sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Berlin (Germany, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Ligurian Leafhopper live in Washington?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Ligurian Leafhopper 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 Ligurian Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ligurian Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (234 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.