Epicoma contristis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Epicoma contristis, the yellow-spotted epicoma, is a moth of the family Notodontidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1823. It is known from Australia, including Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria. The larvae feed on the foliage of Casuarina, Eucalyptus, Leptospermum and Melaleuca species. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Epicoma contristis sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 517th 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.
December
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Epicoma contristis in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in January to November, the lowest months.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Epicoma contristis sightings, Melbourne ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Epicoma contristis is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (16 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.
