Where to see a Japanese Beetle in South Carolina

The Japanese Beetle is recorded in the counties of 26 South Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area
2. Dreher Island State Recreation Area
3. Sadlers Creek State Park
4. Old Santee Canal State Park
5. Kings Mountain State Park
6. Poinsett State Park
7. Manchester State Forest
8. Andrew Jackson State Park
9. Landsford Canal State Park
10. Chester State Park
11. Woods Bay State Park
12. Paris Mountain State Park
13. Caesars Head State Park
14. Jones Gap State Park
15. Pleasant Ridge State Park
16. Croft State Park
17. Santee State Park
18. Goodale State Park
19. Lake Wateree State Recreation Area
20. Little Pee Dee State Park
21. Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
22. Devils Fork State Park
23. Oconee State Park
24. Lake Hartwell State Park
25. Table Rock 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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