Vitacea polistiformis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Vitacea polistiformis, the grape root borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found throughout the midwest of the United States, south to Florida and Texas. It can reduce productivity as much as 47%. Scientists are exploring the possibility of using soil acoustics to locate and combat infestations of pests. Adults are Batesian mimics of Polistes paper wasps. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grape Root Borer Moth sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 660th most-seen of the 1057 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 Grape Root Borer Moth in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Grape Root Borer Moth sightings, Houston 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 Grape Root Borer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (11 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.
