Based on 4,661 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in April; in North Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #7 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in North Carolina 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 North Carolina in April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pipevine Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Juvenal's Duskywing
Zabulon Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Carolina Satyr
Places to look in North Carolina
Botanical GardenCoker Arboretum
Botanical GardenDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden
State ParkFort Macon State Park
State ParkHanging Rock State Park
State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park
Botanical GardenNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in North Carolina?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in April.
How common is Pearl Crescent in North Carolina?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in North Carolina (4,661 records in our sample).