Schinia jaguarina
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Schinia jaguarina, the jaguar flower moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found on North America's Great Plains from Saskatchewan and Alberta south to Texas, eastward on coast to Florida and westward in south to Arizona. In Mexico it is found down to Mexico City.
The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. The larvae feed on Baptisia, Pediomelum rhombifolium, Psoralidium tenuiflorum and Trifolium. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Jaguar Flower Moth sighting in Denver on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 384th most-seen of the 461 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 Jaguar Flower Moth in Denver on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Jaguar Flower Moth sightings, Denver has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Jaguar Flower Moth that you can see in Denver (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Corn Earworm Moth (about 10%), American Dagger (about 10%) and Army Cutworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Jaguar Flower Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Denver (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.
