What are the chances of seeing a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 830th 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 Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth sightings, Boston ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Washington (United States, under 5%) and Philadelphia (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth live in Boston?
Same family: Erebidae
The closest relatives of the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth that you can see in Boston (family Erebidae, Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths) are Isabella Tiger Moth (about 20%), Virginian Tiger Moth (about 10%) and Green Cloverworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (8 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.