What are the chances of seeing a Rice Leaf Bug in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rice Leaf Bug sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1330th most-seen of the 1807 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Rice Leaf Bug in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rice Leaf Bug in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Rice Leaf Bug?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Rice Leaf Bug sightings, Washington ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Beijing (China, under 5%), Helsinki (Finland, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Rice Leaf Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rice Leaf Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (8 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.