Gumweed Plume Moth

Gumweed Plume Moth

Dejongia californicus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Austin

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

14 Verified sightings at Austin
October Best month

About the Gumweed Plume Moth

Dejongia californicus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in North America, including California and the south-eastern United States. The wingspan is 14–26 millimetres (0.55–1.02 in). The larvae feed on Asteraceae species, including Isocoma veneta and Grindelia species. 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 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Gumweed Plume Moth in Austin?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gumweed Plume Moth sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1026th 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 Gumweed Plume Moth in Austin?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gumweed Plume Moth in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Austin the best place to see a Gumweed Plume Moth?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Gumweed Plume Moth sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Gumweed Plume Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Gumweed Plume Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (14 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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