Wilson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilson County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Neodesha, Wilson County hosts 324% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Neodesha

+324% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2.79 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common2.74 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common2.24 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common2 obs.

Tantilla gracilis

Flathead Snake

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.94 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional1.87 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Occasional1.8 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Occasional1.67 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1.64 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1.52 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional1.51 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare1.04 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Neodesha

+324% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2.79 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common2.74 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common2.24 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common2 obs.

Tantilla gracilis

Flathead Snake

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.94 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional1.87 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Occasional1.8 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Occasional1.67 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1.64 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1.52 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional1.51 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare1.04 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Rare1 obs.

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