Where to see a Chinese Mantis in California

The Chinese Mantis is recorded in the counties of 6 California state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Crystal Cove State Park
2. Doheny State Beach
3. Huntington State Beach
4. Bolsa Chica State Beach
5. San Clemente State Beach
6. Corona del Mar State Beach

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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