Where to see a Painted Lady in Illinois

The Painted Lady is recorded in the counties of 65 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Wolf Creek State Park
2. Eagle Creek State Park
3. Hidden Springs State Forest
4. Stephen A Forbes State Park
5. Fox Ridge State Park
6. Walnut Point State Park
7. Spitler Woods State Park
8. Lincoln Trail State Park
9. Hazlet State Park
10. Fort Massac State Park
11. South Shore State Park
12. Weldon Springs State Park
13. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
14. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
15. Sangchris Lake State Park
16. Pere Marquette State Park
17. Argyle Lake State Park
18. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
19. Spring Lake State Park
20. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
21. Ramsey Lake State Park
22. Fort Defiance State Park
23. Jubilee College State Park
24. Rock Island Trail State Park
25. Fort Chartres 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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