Herington

Ecosystem Overview

The Herington ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickinson County nearby has 12% more documented species, Herington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-Tipped Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

Small White

Common2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common2 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Common2 obs.

Argia funebris

Common2 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Occasional1.29 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional1.27 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+225%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-12% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+38% vs. current

Solomon

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+333% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+983% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+713% 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 Dickinson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+225%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-12% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+38% vs. current

Solomon

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+333% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+983% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+713% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-Tipped Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

Small White

Common2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common2 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Common2 obs.

Argia funebris

Common2 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Occasional1.29 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional1.27 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-12% species diversity