Where to see a Painted Lady in Michigan
The Painted Lady is recorded in the counties of 21 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Sterling State Park
- Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
- Fred Russ State Forest
- Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
- Warren Dunes State Park
- Grand Mere State Park
- Mishwabic State Forest
- Warren Woods State Park
- Copper Country State Forest
- Fayette Historic State Park
- Escanaba River State Forest
- Manistique River State Forest
- Au Sable State Forest
- Gladwin State Park
- Mackinac Island State Park
- Ludington State Park
- Straits State Park
- Negwegon State Park
- Harrisville State Park
- Thunder Bay River State Forest
- Michigan Islands Wilderness Area
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.