Anthophila nemorana
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~50%
Choreutis nemorana, the fig-tree skeletonizer moth or fig leaf roller, is a species of moth of the family Choreutidae. It was first described by the German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1799. They are found in Asia, Europe and North Africa.
Choreutis nemorana has a wingspan of 16–20 mm. The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots on the edge. Adults overwinter and appear in early spring. Adults of the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn and hibernate.
The larvae feed within a spiining on the upperside of fig leaves (Ficus carica) and pupate in a tough white cocoon in a leaf-edge fold. This species is widespread from the Canary Islands and Madeira, through the Mediterranean Region and North Africa to Asia.
In 2009, it was first recorded in Belgium, established colonies in the east and is expected to spread to the west. It was first seen in the United Kingdom in 2014 and has since spread to East Anglia, the Isle of Wight and Kent.
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| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France |
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophila nemorana sighting in London on a given day, based on 152 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 239th most-seen of the 1504 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
April and June–October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophila nemorana in London on a given day, against under 5% in May and November–March, the lowest months.
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Anthophila nemorana sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Anthophila nemorana sightings, London has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Paris (France, under 5%) and Vienna (Austria, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthophila nemorana is recorded against all the insects logged in London (152 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.
