Where to see a Black Swallowtail in Virginia

The Black Swallowtail is recorded in the counties of 33 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Kiptopeke State Park
2. First Landing State Park
3. False Cape State Park
4. Staunton River State Park
5. Charlotte State Forest
6. Machicomoco State Park
7. Belle Isle State Park
8. Chippokes State Park
9. Occoneechee State Park
10. Grayson Highlands State Park
11. Hungry Mother State Park
12. Matthews State Forest
13. Old Flat State Forest
14. Pocahontas State Park
15. Sky Meadows State Park
16. Whitney State Forest
17. Caledon State Park
18. Leesylvania State Park
19. Mason Neck State Park
20. Widewater State Park
21. Paul State Forest
22. Powhatan State Park
23. Claytor Lake State Park
24. Natural Tunnel State Park
25. York 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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