Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Baltimore

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%

17 Verified sightings at Baltimore
August Best month

About the Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana, the yellow-winged oak leafroller moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 16–24 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July. The larvae feed on Hamamelis, Quercus (oak), and possibly Rhamnus (buckthorn) species. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
6 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
7 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth in Baltimore?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 286th most-seen of the 705 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth in Baltimore?

July and August

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.

Is Baltimore the best place to see a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth?

Yes

Of the 7 cities where we can rate Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth sightings, Baltimore has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Austin (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (17 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.

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