Where to see a Viceroy in Illinois
The Viceroy is recorded in the counties of 45 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Fort Defiance State Park
- Pere Marquette State Park
- Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
- Fort Chartres State Park
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Randolph County State Recreation Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Gebhard Woods State Park
- William G. Stratton State Park
- Sand Ridge State Forest
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
- Pyramid State Park
- Wolf Creek State Park
- Eagle Creek State Park
- Hidden Springs State Forest
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Mississippi Palisades State Park
- Fox Ridge State Park
- Walnut Point State Park
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
- Big River 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.