Battaristis nigratomella
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Battaristis nigratomella is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
The forewings are shining white, but the apical portion is pale brown, containing an oblique white streak. The streak is margined by dark brown on the costa. There is a small black spot beneath the tip. The hindwings are a little darker than the forewings. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to October. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-Faced Twirler Moth sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1136th most-seen of the 1412 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 Black-Faced Twirler Moth in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Black-Faced Twirler Moth sightings, Dallas has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Austin (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Black-Faced Twirler Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (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.
