Anthophila nemorana
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Choreutis nemorana, the fig-tree skeletonizer moth or fig leaf roller, is a species of moth of the family Choreutidae. It was first described by the German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1799. They are found in Asia, Europe and North Africa.
Choreutis nemorana has a wingspan of 16–20 mm. The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots on the edge. Adults overwinter and appear in early spring. Adults of the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn and hibernate.
The larvae feed within a spiining on the upperside of fig leaves (Ficus carica) and pupate in a tough white cocoon in a leaf-edge fold. This species is widespread from the Canary Islands and Madeira, through the Mediterranean Region and North Africa to Asia.
In 2009, it was first recorded in Belgium, established colonies in the east and is expected to spread to the west. It was first seen in the United Kingdom in 2014 and has since spread to East Anglia, the Isle of Wight and Kent.
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| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophila nemorana sighting in Paris on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 519th most-seen of the 916 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophila nemorana in Paris on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Anthophila nemorana sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Anthophila nemorana sightings, Paris ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in London (United Kingdom, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthophila nemorana is recorded against all the insects logged in Paris (11 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.
