What are the chances of seeing a Heterocampa astartoides in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Heterocampa astartoides sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 496th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Heterocampa astartoides in Austin?
July and October–November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Heterocampa astartoides in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in August–September and December–June, the lowest months.
Is Austin the best place to see a Heterocampa astartoides?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Heterocampa astartoides sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Antonio (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Heterocampa astartoides sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Heterocampa astartoides is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (49 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.