Phobetron pithecium
In 3 days ~10%
Phobetron pithecium, the hag moth, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. Its larva is known as the monkey slug. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Miami | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hag Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1330th most-seen of the 1807 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hag Moth in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Hag Moth sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Houston (United States, under 5%) and Miami (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hag Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (8 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.
