What are the chances of seeing a Clemens' Philonome Moth in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Clemens' Philonome Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1649th most-seen of the 1807 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 Clemens' Philonome Moth in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Clemens' Philonome Moth in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Clemens' Philonome Moth?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Clemens' Philonome Moth sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in New York City (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Clemens' Philonome Moth live in Washington?
Same order: Lepidoptera
The closest relatives of the Clemens' Philonome Moth that you can see in Washington (order Lepidoptera, Butterflies and Moths) are Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (about 30%), Monarch (about 30%) and Silver-Spotted Skipper (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Clemens' Philonome Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Clemens' Philonome Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (5 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.