Where to see a Large Milkweed Bug in Illinois

The Large Milkweed Bug is recorded in the counties of 60 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
2. Gebhard Woods State Park
3. William G. Stratton State Park
4. Argyle Lake State Park
5. Kankakee River State Park
6. Channahon State Park
7. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
8. James "Pate" Philip State Park
9. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
10. Pyramid State Park
11. Starved Rock State Park
12. Matthiessen State Park
13. Buffalo Rock State Park
14. Illini State Park
15. Fox River State Park
16. Spitler Woods State Park
17. Weldon Springs State Park
18. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
19. Moraine View State Park
20. Jubilee College State Park
21. Ferne Clyffe State Park
22. Cache River State Natural Area
23. Rock Island Trail State Park
24. Beall Woods State Park
25. Ramsey Lake 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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