Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth

Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth

Rusicada privata

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

In 3 days ~10%

7 Verified sightings at New York City
August Best month

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Philadelphia 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth in New York City?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1363rd 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 Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth in New York City?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar 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 Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth?

Among the best

Of the 5 cities where we can rate Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth sightings, New York City ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Washington (United States, under 5%) and Philadelphia (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth live in New York City?

Same family: Erebidae

The closest relatives of the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth that you can see in New York City (family Erebidae, Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths) are Green Cloverworm Moth (about 10%), Isabella Tiger Moth (about 10%) and Fall Webworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (7 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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