What are the chances of seeing a Prosopocoilus occipitalis in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Prosopocoilus occipitalis sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 49th most-seen of the 57 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Prosopocoilus occipitalis in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
March and May
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Prosopocoilus occipitalis in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary on a given day, against under 5% in June to February, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Prosopocoilus occipitalis?
Between 5 and 8 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Prosopocoilus occipitalis sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is most active around dawn and dusk.
Is Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary the best place to see a Prosopocoilus occipitalis?
Among the best
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Prosopocoilus occipitalis sightings, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kinabalu Park (Malaysia, about 10%).
Where does the Prosopocoilus occipitalis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Prosopocoilus occipitalis is recorded against all the insects logged in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary (5 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.