Pelochrista similiana
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Eucosma similiana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the north-eastern United States and south-eastern Canada. The habitat consists of fields and waste areas.
The length of the forewings is 8.1–11 mm for males and 8.2–10.3 mm for females. Adults are on wing from July to September. The larvae feed on Solidago species. They feed in the rootstalks of their host plant. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Similar Pelochrista sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 438th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Similar Pelochrista in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Similar Pelochrista sightings, Chicago has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Similar Pelochrista is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (23 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.
