What are the chances of seeing an Unspotted Looper Moth in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Unspotted Looper Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 8 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.
When is the best time to see an Unspotted Looper Moth in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Unspotted Looper Moth in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see an Unspotted Looper Moth?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Unspotted Looper Moth sightings, Washington ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%), Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Unspotted Looper Moth live in Washington?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Unspotted Looper Moth that you can see in Washington (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are American Dagger (about 10%), American Copper Underwing (about 10%) and Smeared Dagger (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Unspotted Looper Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Unspotted Looper Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (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.