Where to see a Northern Paper Wasp in South Dakota

The Northern Paper Wasp is recorded in the counties of 6 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Sandy Shore State Park
2. Hartford Beach State Park
3. Oakwood Lakes State Park
4. Palisades State Park
5. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area
6. 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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