Argyresthia trifasciata
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~40%
Argyresthia trifasciata, the juniper ermine moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in great parts of Europe, but originates from the Alps. The forewings are shiny golden-brown with 3 silver-white transverse bands The moth flies from May to September. [1].
The larvae feed on Juniperus communis, Thuja, Chamaecyparis and Leylandcipres. Wikipedia →
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With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Triple-Barred Argent sighting in Liverpool on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 325th most-seen of the 632 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.
May
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Triple-Barred Argent in Liverpool on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Triple-Barred Argent sightings, Liverpool has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Same genus: Argyresthia
The closest relatives of the Triple-Barred Argent that you can see in Liverpool (genus Argyresthia, Argents) are Cypress Tip Moth (about 10%) and Bronze Alder Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Triple-Barred Argent is recorded against all the insects logged in Liverpool (16 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.
