Where to see a Pearl Crescent in Illinois

The Pearl Crescent is recorded in the counties of 83 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. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
5. Gebhard Woods State Park
6. William G. Stratton State Park
7. Argyle Lake State Park
8. Fort Defiance State Park
9. Lincoln Trail State Park
10. Stephen A Forbes State Park
11. Fox Ridge State Park
12. Walnut Point State Park
13. Kankakee River State Park
14. Big River State Forest
15. Hazlet State Park
16. Delabar State Park
17. Channahon State Park
18. South Shore State Park
19. Siloam Springs State Park
20. Sid Simpson State Park
21. Giant City State Park
22. Lake Murphysboro State Park
23. Ferne Clyffe State Park
24. Cache River State Natural Area
25. Johnson Sauk Trail 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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