Where to see a Japanese Beetle in Iowa

The Japanese Beetle is recorded in the counties of 100 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Pioneer State Park
2. Prairie Rose State Park
3. Pikes Peak State Park
4. Bixby State Park
5. Mossy Glen State Preserve
6. Roberts Creek State Preserve
7. Merritt Forest State Preserve
8. Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
9. Heery Woods State Park
10. Ledges State Park
11. Clear Lake State Park
12. Holst State Forest
13. Pilot Mound State Forest
14. McIntosh Woods State Park
15. Backbone State Park
16. Woodthrush State Park
17. Lamson Woods State Preserve
18. Loess Hills State Forest
19. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
20. Pilot Knob State Park
21. Eagle Lake State Park
22. Echo Valley State Park
23. Brush Creek Canyon State Park
24. Lake of Three Fires State Park
25. Volga River State Recreation Area

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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