Suleima helianthana
In 3 days ~10%
Suleima helianthana, the sunflower bud moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in central North America, from Mexico to Canada. The wingspan is about 17 mm. It is a variable species. There are two generations per year.
The larvae feed on Helianthus species. They tunnel into the stalks and buds of their host plant. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sunflower Bud Moth sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 978th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sunflower Bud Moth in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Sunflower Bud Moth sightings, Houston ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Tortricidae
The closest relatives of the Sunflower Bud Moth that you can see in Houston (family Tortricidae, Tortricid Leafroller Moths) are Filbertworm Moth (about 10%), Garden Tortrix (about 10%) and Omnivorous Platynota Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sunflower Bud Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (5 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.
