Yellow Wave Moth

Yellow Wave Moth

Hybroma servulella

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Washington

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

17 Verified sightings at Washington
July Best month

About the Yellow Wave Moth

Hybroma is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tineidae, that have a yellow and black pattern. 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 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Yellow Wave Moth in Washington?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow Wave Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 878th most-seen of the 1807 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 Yellow Wave Moth in Washington?

Any time of year

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

Is Washington the best place to see a Yellow Wave Moth?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Yellow Wave Moth sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Yellow Wave Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Yellow Wave Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (17 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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