Hobart

Ecosystem Overview

The Hobart ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Indiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Indiana nearby has 39% more documented species, Hobart offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #76 for species diversity among 287 Indiana natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 287 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Very Common2 obs.

Carex hirsutella

fuzzy wuzzy sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Liatris spicata

Florist Gayfeather

Common2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Common2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-39% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-39% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-39% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-39% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+22% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+79% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+118% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% 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 Indiana.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-39% vs. current

Fort Wayne

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-39% vs. current

Gary

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-39% vs. current

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-39% vs. current

South Bend

Importance: 0.51

50 species

+22% vs. current

Terre Haute

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+79% vs. current

Muncie

Importance: 0.48

28 species

+118% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 287 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 287 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Indiana

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Very Common2 obs.

Carex hirsutella

fuzzy wuzzy sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Liatris spicata

Florist Gayfeather

Common2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Common2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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