What are the chances of seeing a Victorian Lamplighter Moth in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Victorian Lamplighter Moth sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 626th 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 Victorian Lamplighter Moth in Austin?
September and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Victorian Lamplighter Moth in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in November to August, the lowest months.
Is Austin the best place to see a Victorian Lamplighter Moth?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Victorian Lamplighter Moth sightings, Austin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Victorian Lamplighter Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Victorian Lamplighter Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (34 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.