Where to see a Japanese Beetle in Virginia

The Japanese Beetle is recorded in the counties of 46 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. New River Trail State Park
2. Mayo River State Park
3. Cumberland State Forest
4. Big Woods State Forest
5. Grayson Highlands State Park
6. Hungry Mother State Park
7. Matthews State Forest
8. Old Flat State Forest
9. Pocahontas State Park
10. York River State Park
11. Zoar State Forest
12. Browne State Forest
13. Sandy Point State Forest
14. Sky Meadows State Park
15. Claytor Lake State Park
16. Whitney State Forest
17. Powhatan State Park
18. Twin Lakes State Park
19. Gallion State Forest
20. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
21. James River State Park
22. Bear Creek Lake State Park
23. Holliday Lake State Park
24. High Bridge Trail State Park
25. Staunton River State Park

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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