Where to see a Chinese Mantis in Missouri

The Chinese Mantis is recorded in the counties of 55 Missouri state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Poosey State Forest
2. Grand Gulf State Park
3. Eleven Point State Park
4. White River State Forest
5. Thousand Hills State Park
6. Sugar Creek State Forest
7. Bollinger Mill State Park
8. Trail of Tears State Park
9. Big Lake State Park
10. Watkins Mill State Park
11. Boonslick State Park
12. Table Rock State Park
13. Cuivre River State Park
14. Reifsnider State Forest
15. Little Lost Creek State Forest
16. Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
17. Shepherd of the Hills State Park
18. Weston Bend State Park
19. Harry S Truman State Park
20. Bennett Spring State Park
21. Coffin State Forest
22. Bear Creek State Forest
23. Osage Fork State Forest
24. Pershing State Park
25. Bluffwoods State Forest

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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