Where to see a Black Swallowtail in North Carolina

The Black Swallowtail is recorded in the counties of 35 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Goose Creek State Park
2. Carvers Creek State Park
3. Medoc Mountain State Park
4. Jockey's Ridge State Park
5. Cape Hatteras State Park
6. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
7. Carolina Beach State Park
8. William B. Umstead State Park
9. Research Triangle State Park
10. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
11. Clemmons Educational State Forest
12. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
13. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
14. Fort Macon State Park
15. Hammocks Beach State Park
16. Eno River State Park
17. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
18. Lake Waccamaw State Park
19. Lumber River State Park
20. Raven Rock State Park
21. Merchants Millpond State Park
22. Goodwin State Forest
23. Chimney Rock State Park
24. Pisgah View State Park
25. Haw River 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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