What are the chances of seeing a Persimmon Psyllid in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Persimmon Psyllid sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 53 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 464th 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 Persimmon Psyllid in Washington?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Persimmon Psyllid in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months.
Is Washington the best place to see a Persimmon Psyllid?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Persimmon Psyllid sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Philadelphia (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Persimmon Psyllid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Persimmon Psyllid is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (53 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.