Obithome punctiferella
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Obithome is a genus of moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It contains only one species, Obithome punctiferella, which is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas. The wingspan is 10–11 mm. The forewings are dark silvery grey, evenly speckled with numerous minute tufts of black scales. The hindwings are dark fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing in January. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Obithome punctiferella sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1057th 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 an Obithome punctiferella in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Obithome punctiferella sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Obithome punctiferella is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (13 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.
