Where to see a European Mantis in South Dakota

The European Mantis is recorded in the counties of 13 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Bear Butte State Park
2. Rahn Lake State Recreation Area
3. Custer State Park
4. Custer State Park Airport
5. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
6. Lake Herman State Park
7. Newton Hills State Park
8. Good Earth State Park
9. Shadehill Reservoir State Recreation Area
10. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
11. Palisades State Park
12. Angostura Reservoir State Recreation Area
13. Richmond Lake 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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