Bicolored Pyrausta Moth

Bicolored Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta bicoloralis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Baltimore

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

9 Verified sightings at Baltimore
December Best month

About the Bicolored Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta bicoloralis, the bicolored pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Michigan and Texas. In the south, the range extends to South America.

The wingspan is 14–19 mm. Adults have a yellow and purple pattern. They are on wing from June to September. 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 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth in Baltimore?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 421st most-seen of the 705 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 Bicolored Pyrausta Moth in Baltimore?

July and December

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in January–June and August–November, the lowest months.

Is Baltimore the best place to see a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth?

Yes

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Bicolored Pyrausta Moth sightings, Baltimore has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Bicolored Pyrausta Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Bicolored Pyrausta Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (9 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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