Triplex Cutworm Moth

Triplex Cutworm Moth

Micrathetis triplex

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at San Antonio

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

7 Verified sightings at San Antonio
July Best month

About the Triplex Cutworm Moth

Micrathetis triplex, the triplex cutworm moth, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae (the owlet moths). It is found in North America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
3 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 San Antonio 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 San Diego 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
6 Los Angeles 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Triplex Cutworm Moth in San Antonio?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Triplex Cutworm Moth sighting in San Antonio on a given day, based on 7 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.

When is the best time to see a Triplex Cutworm Moth in San Antonio?

Any time of year

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

Is San Antonio the best place to see a Triplex Cutworm Moth?

4th of 6

Of the 6 cities where we can rate Triplex Cutworm Moth sightings, San Antonio ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%), Dallas (United States, about 10%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Triplex Cutworm Moth live in San Antonio?

Same family: Noctuidae

The closest relatives of the Triplex Cutworm Moth 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 Triplex Cutworm Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Triplex Cutworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in San Antonio (7 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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