Where to see a Great Spangled Fritillary in Minnesota

The Great Spangled Fritillary is recorded in the counties of 74 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. Beaver Creek Valley State Park
9. Afton State Park
10. William O'Brien State Park
11. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
12. Hayes Lake State Park
13. Lost River State Forest
14. Whitewater State Park
15. Great River Bluffs State Park
16. John A. Latsch State Park
17. Big Stone Lake State Park
18. Banning State Park
19. St. Croix State Park
20. St. Croix State Forest
21. D.A.R. State Forest
22. Nemadji State Forest
23. Chengwatana State Forest
24. St. Croix State Park Fire Tower
25. General C. C. Andrews 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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