Glenwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Glenwood ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Mills County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mills County nearby has 57% more documented species, Glenwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Mills County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common1.94 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1.68 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp

Very Common1 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common1 obs.

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common1 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Thereuonema tuberculata

Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Occasional1 obs.

Sisymbrium loeselii

Tall Hedge Mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.96 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.8 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare0.35 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Rare0.34 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare0.33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-57% vs. current

Pacific Junction

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+18% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+450% vs. current

Hastings

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Silver City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Emerson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

American Heroes Park

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-57% 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 Mills County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-57% vs. current

Pacific Junction

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+18% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+450% vs. current

Hastings

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Silver City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Emerson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

American Heroes Park

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-57% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common1.94 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1.68 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp

Very Common1 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common1 obs.

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common1 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Thereuonema tuberculata

Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Occasional1 obs.

Sisymbrium loeselii

Tall Hedge Mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.96 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.8 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare0.35 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Rare0.34 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare0.33 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-57% species diversity