Texan Crescent (Anthanassa texana) is in the Brush-footed Butterflies family (Nymphalidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,330 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Texan Crescent: observations by month (U.S.)
About Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana, the Texan crescentspot, is a species of butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is found from Guatemala north through Mexico to southern California, east across the southern United States to northern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Strays may be found up to Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, South Dakota, and central Nevada. The habitat consists of deserts, dry gulches, open areas, streamsides, road edges, and city parks.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Texan Crescent by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,693 | April | Mar–Jul |
| Arizona | 2,520 | April | Feb–Jun |
| New Mexico | 63 | May | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 27 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Kansas | 19 | August | Jul–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary
Common Buckeye
Red Admiral
Pearl Crescent
Painted Lady
American Lady
Variegated Fritillary
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Texan Crescent?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to July.
Where is Texan Crescent most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico.