Where to see a Chinese Mantis in Virginia

The Chinese Mantis is recorded in the counties of 33 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Staunton River State Park
2. Kiptopeke State Park
3. Twin Lakes State Park
4. Gallion State Forest
5. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
6. Wilderness Road State Park
7. Paul State Forest
8. Charlotte State Forest
9. Mayo River State Park
10. Shenandoah River State Park
11. Seven Bends State Park
12. Biscuit Run State Park
13. Devil's Backbone State Forest
14. Sky Meadows State Park
15. Whitney State Forest
16. Lake Anna State Park
17. Caledon State Park
18. Leesylvania State Park
19. Mason Neck State Park
20. Widewater State Park
21. Grayson Highlands State Park
22. Hungry Mother State Park
23. Channels State Forest
24. Matthews State Forest
25. Old Flat 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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