Cedar Rapids

Ecosystem Overview

The Cedar Rapids ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Linn County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Linn County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common12 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common10 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common10 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common9 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common8 obs.

Brachymyrmex depilis

Hairless Rover Ant

Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common8 obs.

Tetramorium immigrans

Pavement Ant

Common7 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common7 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common6 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional6 obs.

Photinus punctulatus

Occasional6 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional6 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional6 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional6 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare6 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Linn County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Linn County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.33

50 species

+100% vs. current

Hiawatha

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% vs. current

Lisbon

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Bertram

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ely

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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 Linn County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Linn County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Linn County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.33

50 species

+100% vs. current

Hiawatha

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% vs. current

Lisbon

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Bertram

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ely

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common12 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common10 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common10 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common9 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common8 obs.

Brachymyrmex depilis

Hairless Rover Ant

Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common8 obs.

Tetramorium immigrans

Pavement Ant

Common7 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common7 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common6 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional6 obs.

Photinus punctulatus

Occasional6 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional6 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional6 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional6 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare6 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare6 obs.

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