Synanthedon rileyana
In 3 days ~10%
Synanthedon rileyana, the horsenettle borer or Riley's clearwing moth, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in the United States, including Arkansas, Arizona, Missouri, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
The wingspan is 20–23 mm (0.79–0.91 in). Adults are on wing from May to September. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on Solanum carolinense. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Riley's Clearwing Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1424th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Riley's Clearwing Moth in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Riley's Clearwing Moth sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Riley's Clearwing Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (7 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.
