Where to see a Bald-faced Hornet in Illinois

The Bald-faced Hornet is recorded in the counties of 56 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Argyle Lake State Park
2. Nauvoo State Park
3. Montebello State Park
4. Weinberg-King State Park
5. Mississippi Palisades State Park
6. Spring Lake State Park
7. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
8. Kankakee River State Park
9. Channahon State Park
10. Stephen A Forbes State Park
11. James "Pate" Philip State Park
12. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
13. Apple River Canyon State Park
14. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
15. Wolf Creek State Park
16. Eagle Creek State Park
17. Hidden Springs State Forest
18. Starved Rock State Park
19. Matthiessen State Park
20. Buffalo Rock State Park
21. Giant City State Park
22. Lake Murphysboro State Park
23. Illini State Park
24. Fox River State Park
25. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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