What are the chances of seeing a Maple Clearwing Moth in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maple Clearwing Moth sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 599th 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 a Maple Clearwing Moth in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maple Clearwing Moth in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Maple Clearwing Moth?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Maple Clearwing Moth sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Maple Clearwing Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Maple Clearwing Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (9 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.