Povolnya quercinigrella
In 3 days ~10%
Caloptilia quercinigrella or Povolnya quercinigrella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is widely distributed in eastern North America in the United States (south to Florida and Texas) and Canada (Ontario). The wingspan is about 10 mm. In North Carolina, adults are active in March–April. The larvae feed on Quercus species, including Quercus nigra. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Povolnya quercinigrella sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1307th most-seen of the 1412 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Povolnya quercinigrella in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Povolnya quercinigrella sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Povolnya quercinigrella is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (5 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.
