Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chicago

In 3 days ~10%

12 Verified sightings at Chicago
June Best month

About the Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana, the yellow-winged oak leafroller moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 16–24 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July. The larvae feed on Hamamelis, Quercus (oak), and possibly Rhamnus (buckthorn) species. 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 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
6 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
7 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth in Chicago?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 751st 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 Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth in Chicago?

Any time of year

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

Is Chicago the best place to see a Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth?

Among the best

Of the 7 cities where we can rate Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth sightings, Chicago ranks 7th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Austin (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (12 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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