Toothed Phigalia Moth

Toothed Phigalia Moth

Phigalia denticulata

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Washington

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

23 Verified sightings at Washington
January Best month

About the Toothed Phigalia Moth

Phigalia denticulata, the toothed phigalia, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Ontario and New York to Florida, west to Texas, north to Missouri. There are also records from Utah. The wingspan is 30–37 mm for males. Adults are on wing from December to April in the south and from late March to April in the north.

The larvae probably feed on the leaves of deciduous trees. 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 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Toothed Phigalia Moth in Washington?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Toothed Phigalia Moth sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 764th 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 Toothed Phigalia Moth in Washington?

January

In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Toothed Phigalia Moth in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in February to December, the lowest months.

Is Washington the best place to see a Toothed Phigalia Moth?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Toothed Phigalia Moth sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Toothed Phigalia Moth sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Toothed Phigalia Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (23 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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