Where to see a Polyphemus Moth in Iowa

The Polyphemus Moth is recorded in the counties of 43 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Geode State Park
2. Shimek State Forest
3. Lake of Three Fires State Park
4. Galland School State Park Preserve
5. Swan Lake State Park
6. Lake Darling State Park
7. Stone State Park
8. Beeds Lake State Park
9. Toolesboro Mounds State Preserve
10. Wapsipinicon State Park
11. Wildcat Den State Park
12. Big Creek State Park
13. Lake Ahquabi State Park
14. Walnut Woods State Park
15. Margo Frankel Woods State Park
16. Woodland Mounds State Preserve
17. Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
18. Lake Wapello State Park
19. Lewis and Clark State Park
20. Elk Rock State Park
21. Preparation Canyon State Park
22. Backbone State Park
23. Palisades-Kepler State Park
24. Waubonsie State Park
25. Pleasant Creek 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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