Agonopterix thelmae
In 3 days ~10%
Thelma's agonopterix moth (Agonopterix thelmae) is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in North America from New England to South Carolina, west to Kentucky and Illinois, north to Michigan and southern Ontario.
The wingspan is about 21 mm. Adults are on wing from July to October in Kentucky and from August to September in southern Ontario. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Thelma's Agonopterix Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 8 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Thelma's Agonopterix Moth in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Thelma's Agonopterix Moth sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Thelma's Agonopterix Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (8 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.
