Bicolored Pyrausta Moth

Bicolored Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta bicoloralis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Washington

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

16 Verified sightings at Washington
August Best month

About the Bicolored Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta bicoloralis, the bicolored pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Michigan and Texas. In the south, the range extends to South America.

The wingspan is 14–19 mm. Adults have a yellow and purple pattern. They are on wing from June to September. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth in Washington?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 920th most-seen of the 1807 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 Bicolored Pyrausta Moth in Washington?

Any time of year

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

Is Washington the best place to see a Bicolored Pyrausta Moth?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Bicolored Pyrausta Moth sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).

Where does the Bicolored Pyrausta Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Bicolored Pyrausta Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (16 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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