What are the chances of seeing a Robinson's Annual Cicada in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Robinson's Annual Cicada sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 53 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 451st 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 Robinson's Annual Cicada in Washington?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Robinson's Annual Cicada in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is Washington the best place to see a Robinson's Annual Cicada?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Robinson's Annual Cicada sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Baltimore (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Robinson's Annual Cicada sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Robinson's Annual Cicada 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.