Where to see a Virginian Tiger Moth in Iowa

The Virginian Tiger Moth is recorded in the counties of 85 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Loess Hills State Forest
2. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
3. Mill Creek State Park
4. Twin Lakes State Park
5. Viking Lake State Park
6. Indian Village State Park
7. Twin Lakes State Park West
8. Elk Rock State Park
9. Honey Creek State Park
10. Sharon Bluffs State Park
11. Prairie Rose State Park
12. Fort Defiance State Park
13. Anderson Prairie State Preserve
14. Stone State Park
15. Lake Keomah State Park
16. Heery Woods State Park
17. Yellow River State Forest
18. Hartley Fort State Preserve
19. Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve
20. Lake Darling State Park
21. Five Ridge Prairie State Preserve
22. Maquoketa Caves State Park
23. Bellevue State Park
24. Springbrook State Park
25. Echo Valley 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.

Virginian Tiger Moth in other states → · All Iowa state parks →