Doratifera pinguis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Doratifera pinguis, the pale cup moth or sometimes the painted cup moth (although this name is usually for Doratifera oxleyi) is a moth of the family Limacodidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found over the whole eastern seaboard of Australia.
The wingspan is about 30 mm for males and about 40 mm for females. The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Doratifera pinguis sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 441st most-seen of the 875 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 Doratifera pinguis in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Doratifera pinguis sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Doratifera pinguis is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (19 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.
