Where to see a Polyphemus Moth in Illinois

The Polyphemus Moth is recorded in the counties of 68 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Spring Lake State Park
2. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
3. Fort Massac State Park
4. Spitler Woods State Park
5. Wolf Creek State Park
6. Eagle Creek State Park
7. Hidden Springs State Forest
8. Nauvoo State Park
9. Red Hills State Park
10. Montebello State Park
11. Weinberg-King State Park
12. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
13. Sangchris Lake State Park
14. Railsplitter State Park
15. Shabbona Lake State Park
16. Silver Springs State Park
17. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
18. Hazlet State Park
19. South Shore State Park
20. Gebhard Woods State Park
21. William G. Stratton State Park
22. Kankakee River State Park
23. Giant City State Park
24. Lake Murphysboro State Park
25. Channahon 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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