Where to see a Eastern Boxelder Bug in Illinois

The Eastern Boxelder Bug is recorded in the counties of 49 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Weldon Springs State Park
2. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
3. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
4. Gebhard Woods State Park
5. William G. Stratton State Park
6. Moraine Hills State Park
7. Fort Chartres State Park
8. Fort Kaskaskia State Park
9. Randolph County State Recreation Area
10. Silver Springs State Park
11. Apple River Canyon State Park
12. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
13. Shabbona Lake State Park
14. Cave-in-Rock State Park
15. Wolf Creek State Park
16. Eagle Creek State Park
17. Hidden Springs State Forest
18. Kankakee River State Park
19. Channahon State Park
20. Spring Lake State Park
21. Spitler Woods State Park
22. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
23. Starved Rock State Park
24. Matthiessen State Park
25. Buffalo Rock 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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