What are the chances of seeing an Epipagis adipaloides in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Epipagis adipaloides sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1533rd 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 an Epipagis adipaloides in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Epipagis adipaloides in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see an Epipagis adipaloides?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Epipagis adipaloides sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Epipagis adipaloides live in Washington?
Same family: Crambidae
The closest relatives of the Epipagis adipaloides that you can see in Washington (family Crambidae, Crambid Snout Moths) are Celery Leaftier Moth (about 10%), Elegant Grass-Veneer (about 10%) and Lucerne Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Epipagis adipaloides sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Epipagis adipaloides is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (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.