What are the chances of seeing a Bluegrass Webworm Moth in Shanghai?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bluegrass Webworm Moth sighting in Shanghai on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 185th most-seen of the 215 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.
When is the best time to see a Bluegrass Webworm Moth in Shanghai?
June–July and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bluegrass Webworm Moth in Shanghai on a given day, against under 5% in August and October–May, the lowest months. Those are among Shanghai's wettest months, with about 160 mm of rain a month against 55 mm in December.
Is Shanghai the best place to see a Bluegrass Webworm Moth?
7th of 15
Of the 15 cities where we can rate Bluegrass Webworm Moth sightings, Shanghai ranks 7th at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%), Dallas (United States, about 10%) and Chicago (United States, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Bluegrass Webworm Moth live in Shanghai?
Same family: Crambidae
The closest relatives of the Bluegrass Webworm Moth that you can see in Shanghai (family Crambidae, Crambid Snout Moths) are Box Tree Moth (about 20%), Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth (about 10%) and Cucumber Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Bluegrass Webworm Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bluegrass Webworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Shanghai (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.