Cherry Shoot Borer Moth

Cherry Shoot Borer Moth

Argyresthia oreasella

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Toronto

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

36 Verified sightings at Toronto
July Best month

About the Cherry Shoot Borer Moth

Argyresthia oreasella, the cherry shoot borer moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including New York, Michigan, Idaho, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The wingspan is 10–13 mm. Adults are on wing from the end of June to mid August. 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 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
3 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Cherry Shoot Borer Moth in Toronto?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cherry Shoot Borer Moth sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 475th 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 Cherry Shoot Borer Moth in Toronto?

July

In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cherry Shoot Borer 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 Cherry Shoot Borer Moth?

Among the best

Of the 5 cities where we can rate Cherry Shoot Borer Moth sightings, Toronto ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Montreal (Canada, under 5%).

Where does the Cherry Shoot Borer Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Cherry Shoot Borer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (36 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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