Psaphida resumens
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Psaphida resumens, commonly named the figure-eight sallow, is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from southern Ontario and Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas, north to Minnesota. The wingspan is 32–38 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May.
The larvae feed on the leaves of oak and maple. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Austin | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | San Antonio | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Figure-Eight Sallow sighting in San Antonio on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 581st most-seen of the 697 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Figure-Eight Sallow in San Antonio on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Figure-Eight Sallow sightings, San Antonio ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Figure-Eight Sallow that you can see in San Antonio (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Armyworm Moth (about 10%), Harp-Winged Tripudia Moth (about 10%) and Hackberry Dagger (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Figure-Eight Sallow is recorded against all the insects logged in San Antonio (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.
