What are the chances of seeing an Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth in Edmonton?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 145th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth in Edmonton?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months. Those are among Edmonton's wettest months, with about 75 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in February.
Is Edmonton the best place to see an Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth?
4th of 13
Of the 13 cities where we can rate Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth sightings, Edmonton ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Montreal (Canada, about 10%), Baltimore (United States, about 10%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (20 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.