Mocis texana
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Mocis texana, the Texas mocis, is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in eastern North America, from southern Ontario, south to Florida, west to Texas to Minnesota. The wingspan is 42–50 millimetres (1.7–2.0 in). Adults are on wing from April to September.
The larvae feed on Digitaria species. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Texas Mocis Moth sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1316th 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 Texas Mocis Moth in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Texas Mocis Moth sightings, Austin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Texas Mocis Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (7 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.
