Muncie

Ecosystem Overview

The Muncie ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Delaware County nearby has 40% more documented species, Muncie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Very Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+115%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware County

Importance: 0.40

47 species

-40% vs. current

Yorktown

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+833% vs. current

Daleville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Eaton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% vs. current

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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 Delaware County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+115%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware County

Importance: 0.40

47 species

-40% vs. current

Yorktown

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+833% vs. current

Daleville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Eaton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware County

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Very Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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