Cucullia calendulae
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~30%
Cucullia calendulae is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is widespread in all parts of the Mediterranean Basin, from northern Africa to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Iran and Afghanistan.
It closely resembles Cucullia chamomillae.Genitalia preparations are essential for determination. Adults are on wing from November to April. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on Asteraceae species, including Calendula, Achillea, Anthemis and Ormenis. In Egypt it has been recorded on Chrysanthemum coronarium. Wikipedia →
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With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cucullia calendulae sighting in Athens on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 198th most-seen of the 242 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
March
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cucullia calendulae in Athens on a given day, against under 5% in January and April–November, the lowest months.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Cucullia calendulae sightings, Athens ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%).
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Cucullia calendulae that you can see in Athens (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Large Yellow Underwing (about 10%), Silver Υ (about 10%) and Tomato Looper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cucullia calendulae is recorded against all the insects logged in Athens (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.
