Based on 1,946 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Louisiana, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in May; in Louisiana it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in Louisiana 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 Louisiana in May
Eastern Giant Swallowtail
Monarch
Common Buckeye
Question Mark
Gulf Fritillary
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail
Red-banded Hairstreak
Places to look in Louisiana
State ParkFort Jesup
National ForestKisatchie National Forest
State ParkChemin-A-Haut State Park
State ParkSt. Bernard State Park
State ParkBayou Segnette State Park
State ParkLake Bruin State Park
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in Louisiana?
Mainly March–October, with the most records in May.
How common is Pearl Crescent in Louisiana?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Louisiana (1,946 records in our sample).