Caloptilia blandella
In 3 days ~10%
Caloptilia blandella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known in Canada (Québec) and the United States (including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maine, Maryland, Texas, and Kentucky). The wingspan is about 9 millimetres (0.35 in).
The larvae feed on Carya ovata and Juglans nigra. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Baltimore | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Austin | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 6 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Walnut Caloptilia Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1165th 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 Walnut Caloptilia Moth in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Walnut Caloptilia Moth sightings, New York City ranks 7th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Austin (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Walnut Caloptilia 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.
