What are the chances of seeing an Acontia semiflava in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Acontia semiflava sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 929th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Acontia semiflava in Austin?
October
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Acontia semiflava in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in November to September, the lowest months.
Is Austin the best place to see an Acontia semiflava?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Acontia semiflava sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Acontia semiflava live in Austin?
Same genus: Acontia
The closest relatives of the Acontia semiflava that you can see in Austin (genus Acontia) are Exposed Bird Dropping Moth (about 10%) and Four-Patched Bird-Dropping Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Acontia semiflava sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Acontia semiflava is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (16 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.