Lorita scarificata
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Lorita scarificata, the chrysanthemum flower borer, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to North America (where it has been recorded from Florida and California) and is an introduced species in Hawaii. The wingspan is 10–12 mm.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Chrysanthemum blossoms, Cuscuta californica and green bell pepper. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 292nd 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 Chrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Chrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth sightings, San Diego has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (23 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.
