What are the chances of seeing an Idaea antiquaria in Cévennes National Park?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Idaea antiquaria sighting in Cévennes National Park on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 896th most-seen of the 996 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 Idaea antiquaria in Cévennes National Park?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Idaea antiquaria in Cévennes National Park on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Idaea antiquaria?
Between 9 am and noon
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Idaea antiquaria sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Cévennes National Park the best place to see an Idaea antiquaria?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Idaea antiquaria sightings, Cévennes National Park has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sierra de Guadarrama National Park (Spain, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Idaea antiquaria live in Cévennes National Park?
Same genus: Idaea
The closest relatives of the Idaea antiquaria that you can see in Cévennes National Park (genus Idaea) are Portland Ribbon Wave (about 10%), Satin Wave (about 10%) and Idaea ostrinaria (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Idaea antiquaria sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Idaea antiquaria is recorded against all the insects logged in Cévennes National Park (6 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.