What are the chances of seeing a Civil Rustic Moth in Edmonton?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Civil Rustic Moth sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 52 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 54th most-seen of the 390 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Civil Rustic Moth in Edmonton?
August
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Civil Rustic Moth in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
Is Edmonton the best place to see a Civil Rustic Moth?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Civil Rustic Moth sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Denver (United States, under 5%) and San Diego (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Civil Rustic Moth live in Edmonton?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Civil Rustic Moth that you can see in Edmonton (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are American Copper Underwing (about 10%), Alfalfa Looper (about 10%) and Bicolored Sallow (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Civil Rustic Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Civil Rustic Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (52 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.