Sumner County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumner County ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumner County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sewage Pond, Sumner County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Sumner County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sewage Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common2 obs.

Plectrodera scalator

Very Common2 obs.

Epicauta vittata

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Common2 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common1 obs.

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

northern mole cricket

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen's Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+917%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wellington

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+408% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Belle Plaine

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+578% vs. current

Conway Springs

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6000% 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 Sumner County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+917%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wellington

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+408% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Belle Plaine

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+578% vs. current

Conway Springs

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6000% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sewage Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common2 obs.

Plectrodera scalator

Very Common2 obs.

Epicauta vittata

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Common2 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common1 obs.

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

northern mole cricket

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen's Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

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