Pine Tube Moth

Pine Tube Moth

Argyrotaenia pinatubana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chicago

In 3 days ~10%

11 Verified sightings at Chicago
July Best month

About the Pine Tube Moth

Argyrotaenia pinatubana, the pine tube moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in eastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Wisconsin. The wingspan is 12–17 mm. There are two generations per each year.

The larvae mainly feed on Pinus strobus. They are pale green larvae and can reach a length of about 12 mm. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
2 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
4 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Pine Tube Moth in Chicago?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pine Tube Moth sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 814th most-seen of the 978 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Pine Tube Moth in Chicago?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pine Tube Moth in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Chicago the best place to see a Pine Tube Moth?

2nd of 4

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Pine Tube Moth sightings, Chicago ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Boston (United States, about 10%).

Where does the Pine Tube Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Pine Tube Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (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.

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