What are the chances of seeing an Orthodes furtiva in San Antonio?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Orthodes furtiva sighting in San Antonio on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 497th 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.
When is the best time to see an Orthodes furtiva in San Antonio?
November
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Orthodes furtiva in San Antonio on a given day, against under 5% in December to October, the lowest months.
Is San Antonio the best place to see an Orthodes furtiva?
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Orthodes furtiva sightings, San Antonio ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Orthodes furtiva live in San Antonio?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Orthodes furtiva 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.
Where does the Orthodes furtiva sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Orthodes furtiva is recorded against all the insects logged in San Antonio (12 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.