Agriphila ruricolellus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Agriphila ruricolella, the lesser vagabond sod webworm, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1863. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and Maine to South Carolina, west to Arizona and north to Alberta. The habitat consists of grasslands, weedy areas, fields and cultivated areas.
The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The larvae feed on various grasses, as well as Rumex acetosella. The species overwinters in the larval stage. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Chicago | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Vagabond Sod Webworm Moth sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 62 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 233rd most-seen of the 978 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.
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Vagabond Sod Webworm Moth in Chicago on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Lesser Vagabond Sod Webworm Moth sightings, Chicago has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lesser Vagabond Sod Webworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (62 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.
