Episimus tyrius
In 3 days ~10%
Episimus tyrius, the maple tip borer moth or maple leaftier moth, is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida west to Texas. The wingspan measures 9–12 mm. The moth flies year round in Florida, but flies from June to August in other parts of its range.
The larvae feed on mainly on maples (Acer), but may also use redbay (Persea borbonia) and Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana). Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maple Tip Borer Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1492nd 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 Maple Tip Borer Moth 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 Maple Tip Borer Moth sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Houston (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Maple Tip Borer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (5 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.
