Synanthedon decipiens
In 3 days ~10%
Synanthedon decipiens, the oakgall clearwing or oak gall borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is about 12 mm. The moths are on wing in June. This species emerges from woody oak galls. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oak Gall Borer Moth sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1307th most-seen of the 1412 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oak Gall Borer Moth in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Oak Gall Borer Moth sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oak Gall Borer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (5 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.
