Exasperating Platynota Moth

Exasperating Platynota Moth

Platynota exasperatana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Montreal

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

6 Verified sightings at Montreal
August Best month

About the Exasperating Platynota Moth

Platynota exasperatana, the exasperating platynota moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America from Quebec to Florida, west to Texas and north to Michigan and Ontario. The wingspan is about 13 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from July to August. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing an Exasperating Platynota Moth in Montreal?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Exasperating Platynota Moth sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 749th most-seen of the 926 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see an Exasperating Platynota Moth in Montreal?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Exasperating Platynota Moth in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Montreal the best place to see an Exasperating Platynota Moth?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Exasperating Platynota Moth sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Exasperating Platynota Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Exasperating Platynota Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (6 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.

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