Euchaetis metallota
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Euchaetis metallota is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 25 mm. The larvae feed on Eucalyptus vernicosa. Feeding from inside a gall. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Euchaetis metallota sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 409th 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.
November
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Euchaetis metallota in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in December to October, the lowest months.
Between 7 and 10 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Euchaetis metallota sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Euchaetis metallota sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%) and Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Euchaetis metallota is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (22 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.
