What are the chances of seeing a Saddled Leafhopper in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Saddled Leafhopper sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 627th 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 Saddled Leafhopper in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Saddled Leafhopper in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Saddled Leafhopper?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Saddled Leafhopper sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Washington the best place to see a Saddled Leafhopper?
Among the best
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Saddled Leafhopper sightings, Washington ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%), Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Saddled Leafhopper live in Washington?
Same family: Cicadellidae
The closest relatives of the Saddled 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 Saddled Leafhopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Saddled Leafhopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (30 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.