Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth

Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth

Dichomeris heriguronis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Toronto

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

31 Verified sightings at Toronto
July Best month

About the Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth

Dichomeris heriguronis, the black-edged dichomeris or black-edged carbatina, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in the north-eastern United States, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan and India. It has also been recorded in the Netherlands, where it is an exotic species.

The length of the forewings is 7.5-8.5 mm. The larvae feed on Prunus species in Korea. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth in Toronto?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 31 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 521st most-seen of the 1689 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 Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth in Toronto?

July

In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth in Toronto on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.

Is Toronto the best place to see a Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth?

Yes

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth sightings, Toronto has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Black-Edged Dichomeris Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (31 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.

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