Antispila nyssaefoliella
In 3 days ~10%
Antispila nysaefoliella (tupelo leafminer moth) is a species of moth of the family Heliozelidae. It is found in south-eastern North America. The wingspan is about 8 mm. Adults are on wing in spring. The larvae feed on Nyssa sylvatica. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Low (2008) observed that the larvae are able to make sounds using sclerotized structures on their dorsum and tail. Larvae can be found from late August to early September. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Antispila nyssaefoliella sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1094th most-seen of the 1623 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Antispila nyssaefoliella in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Antispila nyssaefoliella sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Antispila nyssaefoliella is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (10 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.
