Where to see a Giant Leopard Moth in Iowa

The Giant Leopard Moth is recorded in the counties of 29 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Geode State Park
2. Shimek State Forest
3. Woodthrush State Park
4. Lamson Woods State Preserve
5. Pikes Peak State Park
6. Bixby State Park
7. Mossy Glen State Preserve
8. Roberts Creek State Preserve
9. Merritt Forest State Preserve
10. Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
11. Yellow River State Forest
12. Hartley Fort State Preserve
13. Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve
14. Maquoketa Caves State Park
15. Bellevue State Park
16. Lake Keomah State Park
17. Elk Rock State Park
18. Springbrook State Park
19. Sheeder Prairie State Preserve
20. Ledges State Park
21. Holst State Forest
22. Pilot Mound State Forest
23. Lake Darling State Park
24. Honey Creek State Park
25. Wildcat Den 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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