Where to see a Japanese Beetle in Indiana

The Japanese Beetle is recorded in the counties of 40 Indiana state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Pokagon State Park
  2. Charlestown State Park
  3. Falls of the Ohio State Park
  4. Clark State Forest
  5. Deam Lake State Recreation Area
  6. Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
  7. Turkey Run State Park
  8. Shades State Park
  9. Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area
  10. Mounds State Park
  11. Fort Harrison State Park
  12. White River State Park
  13. Salamonie River State Forest
  14. Mount Hope State Recreation Area
  15. Pearson Mill State Recreation Area
  16. Hogback Ridge State Recreation Area
  17. Dora New Holland State Recreation Area
  18. Ouabache State Park
  19. Frances Slocum State Forest
  20. Miami State Recreation Area
  21. Summit Lake State Park
  22. Harmonie State Park
  23. Selmier State Forest
  24. Jackson-Washington State Forest
  25. Starve Hollow State Beach

These are county-level records โ€” the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

Japanese Beetle in other states โ†’ ยท All Indiana state parks โ†’