Acrolophus panamae
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%
Acrolophus panamae, the Panama grass tubeworm moth, is a moth of the family Acrolophidae. It was described by August Busck in 1914. It is found in North America, including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to July. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Baltimore | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Panama Grass Tubeworm Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 127 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 253rd 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Panama Grass Tubeworm Moth in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
2nd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Panama Grass Tubeworm Moth sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Panama Grass Tubeworm Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (127 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.
