Honora mellinella
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Honora mellinella is a genus of snout moth. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. It is found in the south-eastern United States, west through Texas, Arizona, south-eastern California, and eastern Washington. It has also been recorded from Oklahoma.
The length of the forewings is 7–11 mm. The larvae feed on the flower heads of Palafoxia species, including Palafoxia arida. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Honora mellinella 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 Honora mellinella in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Honora mellinella 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 Honora mellinella 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.
