Where to see a Pearl Crescent in Iowa
The Pearl Crescent is recorded in the counties of 104 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Backbone State Park
- Geode State Park
- Shimek State Forest
- Marietta Sand Prairie State Preserve
- Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
- Mill Creek State Park
- Nine Eagles State Park
- Indian Village State Park
- Kaslow Prairie State Preserve
- Lake Ahquabi State Park
- Woodland Mounds State Preserve
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
- Pammel State Park
- Badger Creek State Recreation Area
- T F Clark State Park
- Union Grove State Park
- Ledges State Park
- Holst State Forest
- Lake Anita State Park
- Cold Springs State Park
- Pilot Mound State Forest
- Elk Rock State Park
- Wanata State Park
- Green Valley State Park
- Prairie Rose 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.