Dickinson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dickinson County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Abilene, Dickinson County hosts 667% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dickinson 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Abilene

+667% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common5 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Common2 obs.

Argia funebris

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+667%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Abilene

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+667% 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 Dickinson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+667%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Abilene

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+667% 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Abilene

+667% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common5 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Common2 obs.

Argia funebris

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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