Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth

Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth

Neurobathra strigifinitella

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

In 3 days ~10%

11 Verified sightings at New York City
July Best month

About the Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth

Neurobathra strigifinitella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Québec, Canada, and the United States (including Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Texas, Virginia, Kentucky, Vermont, and West Virginia).

The larvae feed on Castanea species (including Castanea dentata, Castanea pumila and Castanea sativa), Castanopsis, Fagus species (including Fagus grandifolia) and Quercus species (including Quercus nigra, Quercus prinoides, Quercus rubra and Quercus virginiana). They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mines may be found under the edge of a turned down leaf. 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 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth in New York City?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1034th 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.

When is the best time to see a Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth in New York City?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is New York City the best place to see a Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth sightings, New York City ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%), Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Finite-Channeled Leafminer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (11 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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