Argyrotaenia sphaleropa
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Argyrotaenia sphaleropa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in South America, where it has been recorded from Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Argentina. The wingspan is about 15 mm for females and about 12 mm for males.
The larvae feed on Baccharis salicifolia, Citrus species, Cosmos species, Diospyros kaki, Medicago sativa, Mimosa diplotricha, Mentha sauveolens, Persea species, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Rapanea umbellata, Rosa species, Solanum bonariense, Lantana camara, Vitis species (including Vitis vinifera) and Mikania cordifolia. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | São Paulo | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Buenos Aires | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrotaenia sphaleropa sighting in São Paulo on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 568th most-seen of the 832 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Argyrotaenia sphaleropa in São Paulo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Argyrotaenia sphaleropa sightings, São Paulo has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Buenos Aires (Argentina, under 5%).
Same order: Lepidoptera
The closest relatives of the Argyrotaenia sphaleropa that you can see in São Paulo (order Lepidoptera, Butterflies and Moths) are White Peacock (about 20%), Juno Silverspot (about 20%) and Lansdorf's Crescent (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Argyrotaenia sphaleropa is recorded against all the insects logged in São Paulo (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.
