Cucullia calendulae
In 3 days ~20% in a week ~50%
Cucullia calendulae is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is widespread in all parts of the Mediterranean Basin, from northern Africa to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Iran and Afghanistan.
It closely resembles Cucullia chamomillae.Genitalia preparations are essential for determination. Adults are on wing from November to April. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on Asteraceae species, including Calendula, Achillea, Anthemis and Ormenis. In Egypt it has been recorded on Chrysanthemum coronarium. Wikipedia →
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With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cucullia calendulae sighting in Tel Aviv on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 93rd most-seen of the 264 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
March
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cucullia calendulae in Tel Aviv on a given day, against under 5% in May to December, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Cucullia calendulae sightings, Tel Aviv has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Athens (Greece, about 10%) and Lisbon (Portugal, under 5%).
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Cucullia calendulae that you can see in Tel Aviv (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Silver Υ (about 10%), The Bordered Straw (about 10%) and Tomato Looper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cucullia calendulae is recorded against all the insects logged in Tel Aviv (17 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.
