What are the chances of seeing a Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 695th 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 Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see a Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth?
8th of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth sightings, Boston ranks 8th at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%), Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth live in Boston?
Same family: Crambidae
The closest relatives of the Cross-Striped Cabbageworm 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 Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (11 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.