Phobetron pithecium
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Phobetron pithecium, the hag moth, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. Its larva is known as the monkey slug. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Miami | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hag Moth sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 557th 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 Hag Moth in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Hag Moth sightings, Houston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Miami (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hag Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (15 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.
