Based on 1,597 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alabama, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in September; in Alabama it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #12 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in Alabama by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Alabama in September
Gulf Fritillary
Cloudless Sulphur
Common Buckeye
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monarch
Long-tailed Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Fiery Skipper
Places to look in Alabama
Botanical GardenMobile Botanical Gardens
State ParkLake Guntersville State Park
State ParkLake Lurleen State Park
State ParkBuck's Pocket State Park
State ParkCheaha State Park
State ParkMonte Sano State Park
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in Alabama?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Pearl Crescent in Alabama?
It ranks #12 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Alabama (1,597 records in our sample).