Good collecting spots in Arizona?

[Trailblazr80]

I might be going to Arizona soon to backpack Rim to Rim, and might do some extra driving around the state. Might do some beetle hunting -specifically looking for blue death feigning beetles, and any other cool beetles! Scarab, tiger, and dung beetles as well. I've heard of Madera County as a popular spot, any others? Best month to go?

 

[Peter Clausen]

You won't see bdfb's in Madera, but nearly everything else is there. I say best month to go is August, but it depends on what all you want to see. August is best for beetles.

 

[Oak]

Payson of course, for Grantis

 

[Greatwun]

I've heard of Madera Canyon and Nogales. And as stated above August is really good or September.

 

[Trailblazr80]

Thanks for all your responses. I will research all of these and decide when to go.

 

[Wolverine]

Well my favorite is Willcox! Pena blanca. Ruby rd. Pomerane rd. Sycamore canyon look for vine snakes. Payson can be fun. Cochise stronghold. Madera canyon. Florida canyon. Pretty fun state to collect in.

 

[Trailblazr80]

Well my favorite is Willcox! Pena blanca. Ruby rd. Pomerane rd. Sycamore canyon look for vine snakes. Payson can be fun. Cochise stronghold. Madera canyon. Florida canyon. Pretty fun state to collect in.

Thanks! I'll have to look into those.

 

[JWRay]

At least for tiger beetles, Willcox Playa is the place to be.

 

[Trailblazr80]

At least for tiger beetles, Willcox Playa is the place to be.

Cool, thanks! There's so many good spots out there, I need to research and figure out what area I will be. Too bad I won't be able to cover it all!

 

[JWRay]

Yeah it is pretty much impossible to cover it all - there are tons of great collecting spots and beautiful scenery.

It just comes down to picking your top priority or two and targeting those times / places.

Good luck.