Where to see a Ebony Jewelwing in Iowa
The Ebony Jewelwing is recorded in the counties of 68 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Wapsipinicon State Park
- Lake Keomah State Park
- Echo Valley State Park
- Brush Creek Canyon State Park
- Volga River State Recreation Area
- Geode State Park
- Shimek State Forest
- Mann Wilderness Area
- Pine Lake State Park
- Steamboat Rock Wayside State Park
- Ledges State Park
- Holst State Forest
- Pilot Mound State Forest
- Backbone State Park
- Pioneer State Park
- Wanata State Park
- Pikes Peak State Park
- Bixby State Park
- Mossy Glen State Preserve
- Roberts Creek State Preserve
- Merritt Forest State Preserve
- Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
- T F Clark State Park
- Cedar Rock State Park
- Woodthrush 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.