What are the chances of seeing a Pelitropis rotulata in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pelitropis rotulata sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 665th 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 Pelitropis rotulata in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pelitropis rotulata in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Pelitropis rotulata?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pelitropis rotulata sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Miami (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Pelitropis rotulata live in Washington?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Pelitropis rotulata 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 Pelitropis rotulata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pelitropis rotulata 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.