Acrolophus mycetophagus
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~40%
Acrolophus mycetophagus, commonly known as the frilly grass tubeworm moth, is a moth of the family Acrolophidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis in 1990. It is found in the southern United States from Virginia and Florida to Texas.
The wingspan is 16–17 mm (0.63–0.67 in). The larvae are thought to feed on fungi. Wikipedia →
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With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Frilly Grass Tubeworm Moth sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 165 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 214th most-seen of the 1624 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
April to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Frilly Grass Tubeworm Moth in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in November to March, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Frilly Grass Tubeworm Moth sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Houston (United States, about 10%).
Same genus: Acrolophus
The closest relatives of the Frilly Grass Tubeworm Moth that you can see in Austin (genus Acrolophus, Grass Tubeworm Moths) are Piger Grass Tubeworm Moth (about 20%), Heppner's Grass Tubeworm Moth (about 10%) and Cresson's Grass Tubeworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Frilly Grass Tubeworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (165 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.
