Hutchinson

Ecosystem Overview

The Hutchinson ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Reno County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Reno County nearby has 30% more documented species, Hutchinson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Reno County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reno County

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Spodoptera frugiperda

Fall Armyworm Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Very Common1 obs.

Megachile parallela

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Rare1 obs.

Lasioglossum fuscipenne

Brown-Winged Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Reno County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Reno County

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-30% vs. current

Sand & Gravel Operation

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

South Hutchinson

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+5000% 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 Reno County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Reno County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Reno County

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-30% vs. current

Sand & Gravel Operation

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

South Hutchinson

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+5000% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reno County

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Spodoptera frugiperda

Fall Armyworm Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Very Common1 obs.

Megachile parallela

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Rare1 obs.

Lasioglossum fuscipenne

Brown-Winged Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

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