Palmyra

Ecosystem Overview

The Palmyra ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harrison County nearby has 88% more documented species, Palmyra offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Harrison County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Lochmaeus manteo

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

White-Jawed Jumping Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.07 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Common0.07 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.07 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-88% vs. current

Corydon

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-81% vs. current

O'Bannon Woods State Park

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-69% vs. current

Lanesville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-59% vs. current

Mauckport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-36% vs. current

Crandall

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+200% vs. current

Elizabeth

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

New Amsterdam

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% 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 Harrison County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Lochmaeus manteo

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

White-Jawed Jumping Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.07 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Common0.07 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.07 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-88% vs. current

Corydon

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-81% vs. current

O'Bannon Woods State Park

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-69% vs. current

Lanesville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-59% vs. current

Mauckport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-36% vs. current

Crandall

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+200% vs. current

Elizabeth

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

New Amsterdam

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Harrison County

-88% species diversity