Diamondback Epinotia Moth

Diamondback Epinotia Moth

Epinotia lindana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Toronto

In 3 days ~10%

8 Verified sightings at Toronto
September Best month

About the Diamondback Epinotia Moth

Epinotia lindana, the diamondback epinotia moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, records include British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, North Carolina, Washington and Pennsylvania.

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The larvae feed on Cornus species. 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 Edmonton 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
3 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Diamondback Epinotia Moth in Toronto?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Diamondback Epinotia Moth sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1212th most-seen of the 1689 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Diamondback Epinotia Moth in Toronto?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Diamondback Epinotia Moth in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Toronto the best place to see a Diamondback Epinotia Moth?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Diamondback Epinotia Moth sightings, Toronto ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Edmonton (Canada, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).

Where does the Diamondback Epinotia Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Diamondback Epinotia Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (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.

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