What are the chances of seeing an Isognathus scyron in Caroni Swamp?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report an Isognathus scyron sighting in Caroni Swamp on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 6th most-seen of the 13 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 50%, and over a week to about 80%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Isognathus scyron in Caroni Swamp?
February
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report an Isognathus scyron in Caroni Swamp on a given day, against under 5% in January and May–October, the lowest months. That is one of Caroni Swamp's driest months, with about 25 mm of rain against 130 mm in August.
What time of day is best to see an Isognathus scyron?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Isognathus scyron sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Caroni Swamp the best place to see an Isognathus scyron?
Yes
Of the 4 parks where we can rate Isognathus scyron sightings, Caroni Swamp has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Bastimentos Island National Marine Park (Panama, about 10%) and Soberanía National Park (Panama, about 10%).
Where does the Isognathus scyron sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Isognathus scyron is recorded against all the insects logged in Caroni Swamp (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.