Pink Streak Moth

Pink Streak Moth

Dargida rubripennis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chicago

In 3 days ~10%

6 Verified sightings at Chicago
August Best month

About the Pink Streak Moth

Dargida rubripennis, the pink streak, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1870. It is found in the eastern United States, ranging to Kansas and Texas. It is listed as threatened in the US states of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The wingspan is 32–37 mm. 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 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Pink Streak Moth in Chicago?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pink Streak Moth sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 814th most-seen of the 978 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Pink Streak Moth in Chicago?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pink Streak Moth in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Chicago the best place to see a Pink Streak Moth?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pink Streak Moth sightings, Chicago has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Pink Streak Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Pink Streak Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (6 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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