Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth

Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta rubricalis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at New York City

In 3 days ~10%

11 Verified sightings at New York City
5 In 1 park From 2019 to 2026
August Best month
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted

About the Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta rubricalis, the variable reddish pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1796. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois to New York, south to Florida and Louisiana. It is also reported from the west coast, from southern California to Washington. The wingspan is about 15 mm and adults have been recorded on wing from March to October. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Shenandoah National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Philadelphia 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
6 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth in New York City?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 11 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.

When is the best time to see a Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth in New York City?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

What time of day is best to see a Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth?

Between 9 pm and midnight

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.

Is New York City the best place to see a Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth?

Among the best

Of the 6 cities where we can rate Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth sightings, New York City ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Philadelphia (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (11 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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