Pittsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Pittsburg ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 60% more documented species, Pittsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Crawford 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus sulcifrons

Very Common1 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Common1 obs.

Procambarus gracilis

Prairie Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Rare1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.47

55 species

-60% vs. current

Lakeside

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Girard

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+450% 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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.47

55 species

-60% vs. current

Lakeside

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Girard

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+450% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus sulcifrons

Very Common1 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Common1 obs.

Procambarus gracilis

Prairie Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Rare1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare1 obs.

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