Striped Eudonia Moth

Striped Eudonia Moth

Eudonia strigalis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chicago

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

13 Verified sightings at Chicago
September Best month

About the Striped Eudonia Moth

Eudonia strigalis, the striped eudonia moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1906. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to southern Ontario and south to Florida.

The wingspan is 13–17 mm. Adults are on wing year round in the southern part of the range. In the north, adults are on wing from May to September. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

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

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Striped Eudonia Moth in Chicago?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Striped Eudonia Moth sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 602nd 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.

When is the best time to see a Striped Eudonia Moth in Chicago?

Any time of year

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

Is Chicago the best place to see a Striped Eudonia Moth?

Among the best

Of the 5 cities where we can rate Striped Eudonia Moth sightings, Chicago ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Striped Eudonia Moth live in Chicago?

Same family: Crambidae

The closest relatives of the Striped Eudonia Moth that you can see in Chicago (family Crambidae, Crambid Snout Moths) are Celery Leaftier Moth (about 10%), Lucerne Moth (about 10%) and Elegant Grass-Veneer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Striped Eudonia Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Striped Eudonia Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (13 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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