Where to see a Great Spangled Fritillary in Illinois

The Great Spangled Fritillary is recorded in the counties of 36 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Mississippi Palisades State Park
2. Cave-in-Rock State Park
3. Ferne Clyffe State Park
4. Cache River State Natural Area
5. Argyle Lake State Park
6. Giant City State Park
7. Lake Murphysboro State Park
8. Dixon Springs State Park
9. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
10. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
11. Apple River Canyon State Park
12. Siloam Springs State Park
13. Sid Simpson State Park
14. Big River State Forest
15. Delabar State Park
16. Lincoln Trail State Park
17. Pere Marquette State Park
18. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
19. Sand Ridge State Forest
20. Ramsey Lake State Park
21. Trail of Tears State Forest
22. Union County State Forest
23. Beall Woods State Park
24. Lincolns New Salem State Park
25. Kickapoo 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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