Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Tetanolita mynesalis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Miami

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

10 Verified sightings at Miami
January Best month

About the Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Tetanolita mynesalis, the smoky tetanolita, is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to November.

Larvae probably feed on dead leaves. 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
~10%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
4 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
6 Philadelphia 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
7 Miami 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
8 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
9 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Smoky Tetanolita Moth in Miami?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Smoky Tetanolita Moth sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 528th most-seen of the 826 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.

When is the best time to see a Smoky Tetanolita Moth in Miami?

Any time of year

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

Is Miami the best place to see a Smoky Tetanolita Moth?

7th of 9

Of the 9 cities where we can rate Smoky Tetanolita Moth sightings, Miami ranks 7th at under 5%. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, about 10%), Dallas (United States, about 10%) and Washington (United States, about 10%).

Which relatives of the Smoky Tetanolita Moth live in Miami?

Same family: Erebidae

The closest relatives of the Smoky Tetanolita 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 Smoky Tetanolita Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Smoky Tetanolita Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (10 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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