Where to see a Polyphemus Moth in California

The Polyphemus Moth is recorded in the counties of 28 California state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
2. Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
3. Pelican State Beach
4. Tolowa Dunes State Park
5. Redwood National and State Parks
6. MacKerricher State Park
7. Jackson State Forest
8. Van Damme State Park
9. Greenwood State Beach
10. Manchester State Park
11. Hendy Woods State Park
12. Russian Gulch State Park
13. Schooner Gulch State Beach
14. Caspar Headlands State Beach
15. Mendocino Headlands State Park
16. Mendocino Woodlands State Park
17. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
18. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
19. Navarro River Redwoods State Park
20. Westport-Union Landing State Beach
21. Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve
22. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
23. Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
24. Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
25. Mount Zion State Forest

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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