What are the chances of seeing an Epepeotes luscus in Khao Sok National Park?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report an Epepeotes luscus sighting in Khao Sok National Park on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 43rd most-seen of the 104 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Epepeotes luscus in Khao Sok National Park?
September and November
In those months about 30% of wildlife watchers report an Epepeotes luscus in Khao Sok National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March, May–August and October, the lowest months. Those are among Khao Sok National Park's wettest months, with about 240 mm of rain a month against 35 mm in February.
What time of day is best to see an Epepeotes luscus?
Between 7 and 10 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Epepeotes luscus sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Khao Sok National Park the best place to see an Epepeotes luscus?
Yes
Of the 3 parks where we can rate Epepeotes luscus sightings, Khao Sok National Park has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Gunung Leuser National Park (Indonesia, about 10%) and Sepilok (Malaysia, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Epepeotes luscus live in Khao Sok National Park?
Same order: Coleoptera
The closest relatives of the Epepeotes luscus that you can see in Khao Sok National Park (order Coleoptera, Beetles) are Golden-Spotted Tiger Beetle (about 40%) and Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Epepeotes luscus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Epepeotes luscus is recorded against all the insects logged in Khao Sok National Park (10 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.