What are the chances of seeing a Bluegrass Webworm Moth in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bluegrass Webworm Moth sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 493rd most-seen of the 1200 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 Bluegrass Webworm Moth in Boston?
June and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bluegrass Webworm Moth in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in July and September–May, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see a Bluegrass Webworm Moth?
10th of 15
Of the 15 cities where we can rate Bluegrass Webworm Moth sightings, Boston ranks 10th at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%), Dallas (United States, about 10%) and Chicago (United States, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Bluegrass Webworm Moth live in Boston?
Same family: Crambidae
The closest relatives of the Bluegrass Webworm Moth that you can see in Boston (family Crambidae, Crambid Snout Moths) are Elegant Grass-Veneer (about 10%), Garden Webworm Moth (about 10%) and Common Grass-Veneer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Bluegrass Webworm Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bluegrass Webworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (22 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.