Epinotia lindana
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Epinotia lindana, the diamondback epinotia moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, records include British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, North Carolina, Washington and Pennsylvania.
The wingspan is about 17 mm. The larvae feed on Cornus species. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Diamondback Epinotia Moth sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 336th most-seen of the 390 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.
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Diamondback Epinotia Moth in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Diamondback Epinotia Moth sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Montreal (Canada, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Diamondback Epinotia Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (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.
