Stigmella populetorum
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Stigmella populetorum is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in North America in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Ontario and British Columbia. The wingspan is about 5 mm. Late instar larvae have been found in mid-June and August. Adults have been found from late June through to September. There are two and possibly three generation per year.
The larvae feed on Populus species, including Populus deltoides, Populus trichocarpa, Populus nigra italica and Populus x canadensis. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stigmella populetorum sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 783rd 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stigmella populetorum in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Stigmella populetorum sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
Same genus: Stigmella
The closest relatives of the Stigmella populetorum that you can see in Boston (genus Stigmella) are Stigmella prunifoliella (about 10%), Stigmella intermedia (about 10%) and Stigmella rosaefoliella (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Stigmella populetorum is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (10 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.
