Zionsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Zionsville ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boone County nearby has 33% more documented species, Zionsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Boone County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Boone County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyracephala brevicornis

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Boone County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Boone County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+644% 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 Boone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Boone County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Boone County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+644% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Boone County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyracephala brevicornis

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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