Autosticha kyotensis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Autosticha kyotensis, the Kyoto moth, is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Shōnen Matsumura in 1931. It is found in Japan on the island of Honshu. It is an introduced species in the United States, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
The wingspan is 15–19 mm. Adults look similar to Autosticha lushanensis. The larvae feed on Cedrus deodara and Prunus mume. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Kyoto Moth sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 538th 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 Kyoto Moth in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Kyoto Moth sightings, Houston ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Kyoto Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (16 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.
