Discolored Renia Moth

Discolored Renia Moth

Renia discoloralis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Washington

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

11 Verified sightings at Washington
July Best month

About the Discolored Renia Moth

Renia discoloralis, the discolored renia, is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in the United States from Missouri to southern New England, south to at least North Carolina and possibly Florida and Texas, but this might be an unnamed relative.

The wingspan is 35–45 mm. Adults are on wing from July to August. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on detritus, including dead leaves. 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 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Discolored Renia Moth in Washington?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Discolored Renia Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1188th 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 Discolored Renia Moth in Washington?

Any time of year

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

Is Washington the best place to see a Discolored Renia Moth?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Discolored Renia Moth sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Discolored Renia Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Discolored Renia Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (11 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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