Dargida rubripennis
In 3 days ~10%
Dargida rubripennis, the pink streak, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1870. It is found in the eastern United States, ranging to Kansas and Texas. It is listed as threatened in the US states of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The wingspan is 32–37 mm. Wikipedia →
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| 1 | Chicago | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pink Streak Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1034th most-seen of the 1623 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pink Streak Moth in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pink Streak Moth sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Pink Streak Moth that you can see in New York City (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Large Yellow Underwing (about 10%) and American Dagger (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pink Streak Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (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.
