What are the chances of seeing an Ectobius lucidus in Mercantour National Park?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ectobius lucidus sighting in Mercantour National Park on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 348th most-seen of the 412 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Ectobius lucidus in Mercantour National Park?
June to August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ectobius lucidus in Mercantour National Park on a given day, against under 5% in September to May, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Ectobius lucidus?
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ectobius lucidus sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Mercantour National Park the best place to see an Ectobius lucidus?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Ectobius lucidus sightings, Mercantour National Park has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Pyrénées National Park (France, under 5%).
Where does the Ectobius lucidus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ectobius lucidus is recorded against all the insects logged in Mercantour National Park (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.