Dichomeris costarufoella
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Dichomeris costarufoella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1874. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois and Louisiana to Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas and Manitoba.
The wingspan is about 12 mm. The forewings are dark gray to black with a yellowish-brown basal patch that extends about halfway along the costa as a tapering streak. There are several small pale spots in the median area and a larger irregular-shaped spot in the postmedial area. The subterminal line is blackish, diffuse and inconspicuous. The hindwings are whitish or pale gray. Adults are on wing from April to October.
The larvae feed on Rudbeckia species. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Coneflower Moth sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1145th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Coneflower Moth in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Coneflower Moth sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Coneflower Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (10 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.
