What are the chances of seeing a Verbena Moth in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Verbena 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 Verbena Moth in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Verbena Moth in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Verbena Moth?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Verbena Moth sightings, Toronto ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Verbena Moth live in Toronto?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Verbena Moth that you can see in Toronto (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are American Dagger (about 10%), Large Yellow Underwing (about 10%) and Armyworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Verbena Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Verbena 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.