Banded Olethreutes Moth

Banded Olethreutes Moth

Olethreutes fasciatana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at New York City

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

48 Verified sightings at New York City
7 In 1 park From 2019 to 2026
June Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted

About the Banded Olethreutes Moth

Olethreutes fasciatana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is known from North America, including Alabama, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have been recorded in June. The larvae feed on Salix and Populus species. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Banded Olethreutes Moth in New York City?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Olethreutes Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 48 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 389th most-seen of the 1623 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 Banded Olethreutes Moth in New York City?

June

In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Olethreutes Moth in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.

What time of day is best to see a Banded Olethreutes Moth?

Between 1 and 4 pm

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Banded Olethreutes Moth sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.

Is New York City the best place to see a Banded Olethreutes Moth?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Banded Olethreutes Moth 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%).

Where does the Banded Olethreutes Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Banded Olethreutes Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (48 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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