Streaked Wave

Streaked Wave

Scopula virgulata

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Vienna

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

6 Verified sightings at Vienna
August Best month

About the Streaked Wave

Scopula virgulata, the streaked wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Denis & Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found from most of Europe to central Asia and northern Mongolia. The wingspan is 20–22 millimetres (0.79–0.87 in). Adults are on wing from late July to August in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Carex and Inula species. Larvae can be found from August to June. It overwinters in the larval stage. 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 Kyiv 🇺🇦 Ukraine
<5%
2 Vienna 🇦🇹 Austria
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Streaked Wave in Vienna?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Streaked Wave sighting in Vienna on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1286th most-seen of the 1406 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 Streaked Wave in Vienna?

Any time of year

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

Is Vienna the best place to see a Streaked Wave?

Among the best

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Streaked Wave sightings, Vienna ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%).

Where does the Streaked Wave sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Streaked Wave is recorded against all the insects logged in Vienna (6 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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