Herington

Ecosystem Overview

The Herington ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Kansas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kansas nearby has 43% more documented species, Herington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 264 Kansas 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 264 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 264 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common2 obs.

Argia funebris

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-43% vs. current

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-43% vs. current

Topeka

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lawrence

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-43% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.60

42 species

+36% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-43% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.59

3 species

+1800% vs. current

Dodge City

Importance: 0.53

16 species

+256% 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 Kansas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-43% vs. current

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-43% vs. current

Topeka

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lawrence

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-43% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.60

42 species

+36% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-43% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.59

3 species

+1800% vs. current

Dodge City

Importance: 0.53

16 species

+256% 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 264 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 264 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common2 obs.

Argia funebris

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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