Chrysellus Flower Moth

Chrysellus Flower Moth

Schinia chrysellus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Austin

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

20 Verified sightings at Austin
September Best month

About the Chrysellus Flower Moth

Schinia chrysella is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found throughout the central United States south to Monterry, Mexico. The wingspan is about 23 mm. The larvae feed on Amphiachyris dracunculoides. 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 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Chrysellus Flower Moth in Austin?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chrysellus Flower Moth sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 851st 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 a Chrysellus Flower Moth in Austin?

September and October

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chrysellus Flower Moth in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in November to August, the lowest months.

Is Austin the best place to see a Chrysellus Flower Moth?

Among the best

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Chrysellus Flower Moth sightings, Austin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Chrysellus Flower Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Chrysellus Flower Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (20 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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