What are the chances of seeing an Ampedus sanguineus in Bavarian Forest National Park?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ampedus sanguineus sighting in Bavarian Forest National Park on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 727th most-seen of the 1115 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.
When is the best time to see an Ampedus sanguineus in Bavarian Forest National Park?
April and May
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ampedus sanguineus in Bavarian Forest National Park on a given day, against under 5% in June to March, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Ampedus sanguineus?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ampedus sanguineus sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Bavarian Forest National Park the best place to see an Ampedus sanguineus?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Ampedus sanguineus sightings, Bavarian Forest National Park has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Wadden Sea National Park (Germany, under 5%).
Where does the Ampedus sanguineus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ampedus sanguineus is recorded against all the insects logged in Bavarian Forest National Park (7 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), 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.