Where to see a Polyphemus Moth in North Carolina

The Polyphemus Moth is recorded in the counties of 45 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
2. Carvers Creek State Park
3. Medoc Mountain State Park
4. Hanging Rock State Park
5. Crowders Mountain State Park
6. Chimney Rock State Park
7. Pisgah View State Park
8. Daniel Boone State Park
9. Mountain Island Educational State Forest
10. Pilot Mountain State Park
11. Gorges State Park
12. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
13. Carolina Beach State Park
14. Eno River State Park
15. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
16. Goose Creek State Park
17. Haw River State Park
18. Mayo River State Park
19. Lake Norman State Park
20. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
21. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
22. William B. Umstead State Park
23. Goodwin State Forest
24. Research Triangle State Park
25. Falls Lake State Recreation 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.

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