Where to see a Giant Leopard Moth in Illinois

The Giant Leopard Moth is recorded in the counties of 19 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Red Hills State Park
  2. Ferne Clyffe State Park
  3. Cache River State Natural Area
  4. Fort Massac State Park
  5. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
  6. Cave-in-Rock State Park
  7. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
  8. Beaver Dam State Park
  9. Apple River Canyon State Park
  10. Mississippi Palisades State Park
  11. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
  12. Big River State Forest
  13. Delabar State Park
  14. Trail of Tears State Forest
  15. Union County State Forest
  16. Dixon Springs State Park
  17. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
  18. Campbells Island State Park
  19. Lincolns New Salem 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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