Where to see a Mourning Cloak in Illinois

The Mourning Cloak is recorded in the counties of 23 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Mississippi Palisades State Park
2. Silver Springs State Park
3. Apple River Canyon State Park
4. Starved Rock State Park
5. Matthiessen State Park
6. Buffalo Rock State Park
7. Illini State Park
8. Fox River State Park
9. Jubilee College State Park
10. Rock Island Trail State Park
11. White Pines Forest State Park
12. Castle Rock State Park
13. Lowden State Park
14. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
15. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
16. James "Pate" Philip State Park
17. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
18. Illinois Beach State Park
19. Chain O' Lakes State Park
20. Volo Bog State Natural Area
21. Moraine Hills State Park
22. Campbells Island State Park
23. Rock Cut 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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