Singed Platynota

Singed Platynota

Platynota semiustana

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Houston

In 3 days ~10%

6 Verified sightings at Houston
April Best month

About the Singed Platynota

Platynota semiustana, the singed platynota, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

The wingspan is 13–17 mm. The forewings are sooty black with a paler terminal line. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Singed Platynota in Houston?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Singed Platynota sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 905th most-seen of the 1057 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Singed Platynota in Houston?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Singed Platynota in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Houston the best place to see a Singed Platynota?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Singed Platynota sightings, Houston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).

Where does the Singed Platynota sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Singed Platynota is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (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.

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