What are the chances of seeing a Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 407th most-seen of the 851 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 Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes sightings, Los Angeles ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Diego (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes live in Los Angeles?
Same family: Crambidae
The closest relatives of the Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes that you can see in Los Angeles (family Crambidae, Crambid Snout Moths) are Jalisco Petrophila (about 10%) and Inornate Pyrausta Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Crescent-Spotted Scybalistodes is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (26 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.