North Judson

Ecosystem Overview

The North Judson ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Starke County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Starke County nearby has 59% more documented species, North Judson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Starke County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Starke County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.75 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.62 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.55 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.23 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Common0.18 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Common0.18 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Common0.15 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common0.15 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Occasional0.09 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.09 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.09 obs.

Amelanchier laevis

Smooth Shadbush

Occasional0.09 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare0.09 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.09 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Starke County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Starke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-59% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-62% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-62% vs. current

Koontz Lake

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-61% vs. current

San Pierre

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+329% vs. current

Hamlet

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+900% vs. current

Chesapeake Run Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+7% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+173% 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 Starke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Starke County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Starke County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-59% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-62% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-62% vs. current

Koontz Lake

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-61% vs. current

San Pierre

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+329% vs. current

Hamlet

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+900% vs. current

Chesapeake Run Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+7% vs. current

Knox

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+173% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.75 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.62 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.55 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.23 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Common0.18 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Common0.18 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Common0.15 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common0.15 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Occasional0.09 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.09 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.09 obs.

Amelanchier laevis

Smooth Shadbush

Occasional0.09 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare0.09 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.09 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Rare0.09 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Starke County

-59% species diversity