Argyrotaenia sphaleropa
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Argyrotaenia sphaleropa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in South America, where it has been recorded from Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Argentina. The wingspan is about 15 mm for females and about 12 mm for males.
The larvae feed on Baccharis salicifolia, Citrus species, Cosmos species, Diospyros kaki, Medicago sativa, Mimosa diplotricha, Mentha sauveolens, Persea species, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Rapanea umbellata, Rosa species, Solanum bonariense, Lantana camara, Vitis species (including Vitis vinifera) and Mikania cordifolia. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | São Paulo | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Buenos Aires | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrotaenia sphaleropa sighting in Buenos Aires on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 404th most-seen of the 558 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 an Argyrotaenia sphaleropa in Buenos Aires on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Argyrotaenia sphaleropa sightings, Buenos Aires ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Argyrotaenia sphaleropa is recorded against all the insects logged in Buenos Aires (9 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.
