Caenurgia togataria
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Caenurgia togataria is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the southern parts of the United States (including California), south to Mexico. The wingspan is about 37 mm (1.5 in). Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | San Francisco | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Caenurgia togataria sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 328th most-seen of the 693 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 Caenurgia togataria in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Caenurgia togataria sightings, San Diego has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Los Angeles (United States, under 5%) and San Francisco (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Erebidae
The closest relatives of the Caenurgia togataria that you can see in San Diego (family Erebidae, Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths) are Salt Marsh Moth (about 10%), Western Tussock Moth (about 10%) and Painted Tiger Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Caenurgia togataria is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (19 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.
