Where to see a Great Spangled Fritillary in Minnesota

The Great Spangled Fritillary is recorded in the counties of 75 Minnesota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Frontenac State Park
2. Oronoco State Park
3. Franz Jevne State Park
4. Grand Mound State Park
5. Koochiching State Forest
6. Pine Island State Forest
7. Smokey Bear State Forest
8. Lake of the Woods State Forest
9. Beaver Creek Valley State Park
10. Afton State Park
11. William O'Brien State Park
12. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
13. Hayes Lake State Park
14. Lost River State Forest
15. Whitewater State Park
16. Great River Bluffs State Park
17. John A. Latsch State Park
18. Big Stone Lake State Park
19. Banning State Park
20. St. Croix State Park
21. St. Croix State Forest
22. D.A.R. State Forest
23. Nemadji State Forest
24. Chengwatana State Forest
25. St. Croix State Park Fire Tower

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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