Episimus tyrius
In 3 days ~10%
Episimus tyrius, the maple tip borer moth or maple leaftier moth, is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida west to Texas. The wingspan measures 9–12 mm. The moth flies year round in Florida, but flies from June to August in other parts of its range.
The larvae feed on mainly on maples (Acer), but may also use redbay (Persea borbonia) and Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana). Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maple Tip Borer Moth sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 905th most-seen of the 1057 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 Maple Tip Borer Moth in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Maple Tip Borer Moth sightings, Houston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Tortricidae
The closest relatives of the Maple Tip Borer Moth that you can see in Houston (family Tortricidae, Tortricid Leafroller Moths) are Filbertworm Moth (about 10%), Garden Tortrix (about 10%) and Omnivorous Platynota Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Maple Tip Borer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (8 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.
