Cucullia calendulae
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Cucullia calendulae is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is widespread in all parts of the Mediterranean Basin, from northern Africa to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Iran and Afghanistan.
It closely resembles Cucullia chamomillae.Genitalia preparations are essential for determination. Adults are on wing from November to April. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on Asteraceae species, including Calendula, Achillea, Anthemis and Ormenis. In Egypt it has been recorded on Chrysanthemum coronarium. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cucullia calendulae sighting in Lisbon on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 324th most-seen of the 441 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.
December
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cucullia calendulae in Lisbon on a given day, against under 5% in January to November, the lowest months.
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Cucullia calendulae sightings, Lisbon ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%) and Athens (Greece, about 10%).
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Cucullia calendulae that you can see in Lisbon (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Silver Υ (about 10%), Large Yellow Underwing (about 10%) and Variegated Cutworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cucullia calendulae is recorded against all the insects logged in Lisbon (7 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.
