Few records exist pertaining to the Plecoptera of South Dakota. We present
an updated list of 33 species representing 25 genera and eight families for
the state. Five new state records include: Amphinemura linda, Taeniopteryx
burksi, Pteronarcys pictetii. Isoperla bilineata. and Perlesta dakota. Dis
tributional data are included for species not previously reported. The ston
efly fauna of South Dakota exhibits mixed affinities. with western, eastern
, northern, prairie, and widespread species present.