Harnessed Tiger Moth

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Apantesis phalerata

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Miami

In 3 days ~10%

6 Verified sightings at Miami
May Best month

About the Harnessed Tiger Moth

Apantesis phalerata, commonly known as the harnessed tiger moth, is a species of moth within the Erebidae family, first described by Thaddeus William Harris in 1841. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
6 Miami 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Harnessed Tiger Moth in Miami?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harnessed Tiger Moth sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 690th most-seen of the 826 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 Harnessed Tiger Moth in Miami?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harnessed Tiger Moth in Miami on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Miami the best place to see a Harnessed Tiger Moth?

Among the best

Of the 6 cities where we can rate Harnessed Tiger Moth sightings, Miami ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Chicago (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Harnessed Tiger Moth live in Miami?

Same family: Erebidae

The closest relatives of the Harnessed Tiger Moth that you can see in Miami (family Erebidae, Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths) are Edwards' Wasp Moth (about 10%), Polka-Dot Wasp Moth (about 10%) and Ornate Bella Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Harnessed Tiger Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Harnessed Tiger Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (6 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.

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