What are the chances of seeing a Pale Grey Heath Moth in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale Grey Heath Moth sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 666th most-seen of the 742 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 Pale Grey Heath Moth in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale Grey Heath Moth in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Pale Grey Heath Moth?
Between 8 and 11 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Pale Grey Heath Moth sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Pale Grey Heath Moth?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pale Grey Heath Moth sightings, Sydney has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Pale Grey Heath Moth live in Sydney?
Same family: Geometridae
The closest relatives of the Pale Grey Heath Moth that you can see in Sydney (family Geometridae, Geometer Moths) are Red-Lined Looper (about 10%), Apple Looper (about 10%) and Sinister Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Pale Grey Heath Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pale Grey Heath Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (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.