Where to see a Six-spotted Tiger Beetle in Iowa

The Six-spotted Tiger Beetle is recorded in the counties of 83 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Stephens State Forest
2. Red Haw State Park
3. Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit
4. Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit
5. Stephens State Forest - Thousand Acre Unit
6. Geode State Park
7. Shimek State Forest
8. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
9. Twin Lakes State Park
10. Twin Lakes State Park West
11. Hayden Prairie State Preserve
12. Stone State Park
13. Pikes Peak State Park
14. Wapsipinicon State Park
15. Bixby State Park
16. Elk Rock State Park
17. Mossy Glen State Preserve
18. Roberts Creek State Preserve
19. Merritt Forest State Preserve
20. Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
21. Maquoketa Caves State Park
22. Bellevue State Park
23. Swan Lake State Park
24. Lake Anita State Park
25. Heery Woods 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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