Glaucolepis saccharella
In 3 days ~10%
Trifurcula saccharella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in Ohio, United States. The wingspan is about 4 mm. Mined leaves may be collected in early July and late August; sometimes the larvae of a third generation are found in October. Moths from the overwintering pupae emerge in May and June.
The larvae feed on Acer saccharum and Acer rubrum. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Glaucolepis saccharella sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 927th 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 a Glaucolepis saccharella in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Glaucolepis saccharella sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Glaucolepis saccharella is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (13 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.
