Based on 2,228 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in April; in Oklahoma it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #6 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monarch
Eastern Tailed-Blue
American Lady
Red Admiral
Common Buckeye
Goatweed Leafwing
Variegated Fritillary
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in April.
How common is Pearl Crescent in Oklahoma?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Oklahoma (2,228 records in our sample).