What are the chances of seeing a Linen Wainscot Moth in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Linen Wainscot 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 Linen Wainscot Moth in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Linen Wainscot Moth in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Where else can you see a Linen Wainscot Moth?
Only New York City, in our data
New York City is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Linen Wainscot Moth sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Where does the Linen Wainscot Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Linen Wainscot 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.