Where to see a Fiery Skipper in Illinois

The Fiery Skipper is recorded in the counties of 51 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Nauvoo State Park
  2. Montebello State Park
  3. Weinberg-King State Park
  4. Wolf Creek State Park
  5. Eagle Creek State Park
  6. Hidden Springs State Forest
  7. Fort Defiance State Park
  8. Stephen A Forbes State Park
  9. Fox Ridge State Park
  10. Walnut Point State Park
  11. Pyramid State Park
  12. Sangchris Lake State Park
  13. Hazlet State Park
  14. South Shore State Park
  15. James "Pate" Philip State Park
  16. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  17. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
  18. Sand Ridge State Forest
  19. Pere Marquette State Park
  20. Giant City State Park
  21. Lake Murphysboro State Park
  22. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
  23. Fort Chartres State Park
  24. Fort Kaskaskia State Park
  25. Randolph County State Recreation Area

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

Fiery Skipper in other states โ†’ ยท All Illinois state parks โ†’