Linn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Linn County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Linn County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Linn Valley (Main) Lake, Linn County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Linn County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn Valley (Main) Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common3 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Gomphurus externus

Plains Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Melissodes desponsus

Thistle Long-Horned Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Occasional2 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Occasional2 obs.

Scolia bicincta

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Linn County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasanton

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Linn County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Linn County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasanton

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn Valley (Main) Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common3 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Gomphurus externus

Plains Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Melissodes desponsus

Thistle Long-Horned Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Occasional2 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Occasional2 obs.

Scolia bicincta

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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