Where to see a Virginian Tiger Moth in Illinois

The Virginian Tiger Moth is recorded in the counties of 66 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Argyle Lake State Park
2. Weldon Springs State Park
3. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
4. Railsplitter State Park
5. Wolf Creek State Park
6. Eagle Creek State Park
7. Hidden Springs State Forest
8. Spring Lake State Park
9. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
10. Stephen A Forbes State Park
11. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
12. Big River State Forest
13. Delabar State Park
14. Starved Rock State Park
15. Matthiessen State Park
16. Buffalo Rock State Park
17. Illini State Park
18. Fox River State Park
19. Silver Springs State Park
20. Siloam Springs State Park
21. Sid Simpson State Park
22. Shabbona Lake State Park
23. Kankakee River State Park
24. Channahon State Park
25. Fort Massac 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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