What are the chances of seeing a Speckled Cutworm Moth in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Speckled Cutworm Moth sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 634th 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 Speckled Cutworm Moth in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Speckled Cutworm Moth in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Speckled Cutworm Moth?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Speckled Cutworm Moth sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Speckled Cutworm Moth live in Montreal?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Speckled Cutworm Moth that you can see in Montreal (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are American Dagger (about 10%), Large Yellow Underwing (about 10%) and Eight-Spotted Forester Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Speckled Cutworm Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Speckled Cutworm 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.