Where to see a European Mantis in New York

The European Mantis is recorded in the counties of 98 New York state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fillmore Glen State Park
2. Cayuga Lake State Park
3. Howland Island Wildlife Management Area
4. Sampson State Park
5. Lodi Point State Park
6. Seneca Lake State Park
7. Bear Swamp State Forest
8. Summer Hill State Forest
9. Fair Haven Beach State Park
10. Long Point State Park – Finger Lakes
11. Chimney Bluffs State Park
12. Beechwood State Park
13. Fairfield State Forest
14. Tracy Creek State Forest
15. Ketchumville State Forest
16. Oakley Corners State Forest
17. Robinson Hollow State Forest
18. Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
19. Taughannock Falls State Park
20. Robert H. Treman State Park
21. Buttermilk Falls State Park
22. Danby State Forest
23. Newfield State Forest
24. Potato Hill State Forest
25. Yellow Barn 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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