What are the chances of seeing an Abacena mundula in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Abacena mundula sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 448th most-seen of the 1624 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Abacena mundula in Austin?
April, July–August and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Abacena mundula in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in May–June, September and November–March, the lowest months.
Is Austin the best place to see an Abacena mundula?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Abacena mundula sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Abacena mundula live in Austin?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Abacena mundula that you can see in Austin (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Wedgling Moth (about 20%), Harp-Winged Tripudia Moth (about 20%) and Armyworm Moth (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Abacena mundula sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Abacena mundula is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (61 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.