Its northern limit includes the Great Smoky Mountains and other parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. Most of its populations are in the Piedmont from North Carolina to Alabama, under deciduous trees such as American beech, various oak and hickory species, and tulip poplar.
The passage describes the geographical range of this species, highlighting its presence in the Great Smoky Mountains region and the Piedmont area of the United States. It also mentions the type of trees where it is commonly found.