Where to see a Chinese Mantis in North Carolina

The Chinese Mantis is recorded in the counties of 28 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Medoc Mountain State Park
2. Chimney Rock State Park
3. Pisgah View State Park
4. Pilot Mountain State Park
5. William B. Umstead State Park
6. Research Triangle State Park
7. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
8. Clemmons Educational State Forest
9. Hanging Rock State Park
10. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
11. Lake James State Park
12. South Mountains State Park
13. Tuttle Educational State Forest
14. Eno River State Park
15. Haw River State Park
16. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
17. Mayo River State Park
18. Stone Mountain State Park
19. Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest
20. Daniel Boone State Park
21. Crowders Mountain State Park
22. New River State Park
23. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
24. Elk Knob State Park
25. Grandfather Mountain 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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