Apamea devastator
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~40%
Apamea devastator, the glassy cutworm, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The moth is found in northeastern North America, including Nova Scotia, Alberta, New York, Ohio, and Massachusetts. The wingspan is 35 to 40 mm. The moth flies from May to September, depending on the location.
The larva, a cutworm, feeds on various grasses. It is subterranean and attacks the roots and basal stems of its hosts. Wikipedia →
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With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Glassy Cutworm Moth sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 44 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 64th most-seen of the 390 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
August
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Glassy Cutworm Moth in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Glassy Cutworm Moth sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Portland (United States, under 5%) and Calgary (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Glassy Cutworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (44 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.
