Based on 1,981 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kentucky, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in September; in Kentucky it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in Kentucky 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 Kentucky in September
Monarch
Huron Skipper
Common Buckeye
Variegated Fritillary
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Hackberry Emperor
Places to look in Kentucky
National ForestDaniel Boone National Forest
State ParkCumberland Falls State Resort Park
State ParkOld Fort Harrod State Park
State ParkPine Mountain State Resort Park
State ParkE. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
State ParkLevi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in Kentucky?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in September.
How common is Pearl Crescent in Kentucky?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kentucky (1,981 records in our sample).