Based on 1,394 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in April; in South Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #8 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in South 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 South Carolina in April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Palamedes Swallowtail
Carolina Satyr
American Lady
Common Buckeye
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Little Wood Satyr
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in South Carolina?
Mainly March–October, with the most records in April.
How common is Pearl Crescent in South Carolina?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in South Carolina (1,394 records in our sample).