Based on 6,542 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Virginia, Pearl Crescent is most often recorded in September; in Virginia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent in Virginia 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 Virginia in September
Monarch
Huron Skipper
Common Buckeye
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Variegated Fritillary
Fiery Skipper
Small White
Places to look in Virginia
Botanical GardenLewis Ginter Botanical Garden
State ParkGrayson Highlands State Park
State ParkOcconeechee State Park
State ParkStaunton River State Park
State ParkMason Neck State Park
State ParkSky Meadows State Park
FAQ
When does Pearl Crescent appear in Virginia?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Pearl Crescent in Virginia?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Virginia (6,542 records in our sample).