Where to see a European Mantis in Colorado

The European Mantis is recorded in the counties of 34 Colorado state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. North Sterling State Park
2. St. Vrain State Park
3. Lake Pueblo State Park
4. Bonny Lake State Park
5. Bonny State Recreation Area
6. Jackson Lake State Park
7. Lory State Park
8. Boyd Lake State Park
9. Mancos State Park
10. Roxborough State Park
11. Castlewood Canyon State Park
12. Chatfield State Park
13. Barr Lake State Park
14. Cherry Creek State Park
15. Kaval Lake State Recreation Area
16. Highline Lake State Park
17. Vega State Park
18. James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
19. Rifle Falls State Park
20. Rifle Gap State Park
21. Harvey Gap State Park
22. Flat Tops Wilderness Area
23. Sweetwater Lake State Park
24. John Martin Reservoir State Park
25. Eldorado Canyon 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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