Where to see a Chinese Mantis in Illinois

The Chinese Mantis is recorded in the counties of 54 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Pyramid State Park
2. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
3. Nauvoo State Park
4. Montebello State Park
5. Weinberg-King State Park
6. Mississippi Palisades State Park
7. Kankakee River State Park
8. Channahon State Park
9. Big River State Forest
10. Delabar State Park
11. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
12. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
13. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
14. Spitler Woods State Park
15. Wolf Creek State Park
16. Eagle Creek State Park
17. Hidden Springs State Forest
18. Sangchris Lake State Park
19. Spring Lake State Park
20. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
21. Apple River Canyon State Park
22. Silver Springs State Park
23. James "Pate" Philip State Park
24. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
25. Shabbona Lake 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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