Lenexa

Ecosystem Overview

The Lenexa ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Kansas, 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. Compared to nearby Olathe, Lenexa hosts 39% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Johnson County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Olathe

+39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hypena madefactalis

Very Common4 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common3 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.

Draeculacephala antica

Common2 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Sericoplaga externalis

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Sciota celtidella

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

Dorcaschema wildii

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Olathe

Importance: 0.48

72 species

+39% vs. current

Leawood

Importance: 0.48

43 species

+133% vs. current

Johnson County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Shawnee

Importance: 0.47

38 species

+163% vs. current

Prairie Village

Importance: 0.47

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Prairie Center Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gardner

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Olathe

Importance: 0.48

72 species

+39% vs. current

Leawood

Importance: 0.48

43 species

+133% vs. current

Johnson County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Shawnee

Importance: 0.47

38 species

+163% vs. current

Prairie Village

Importance: 0.47

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Prairie Center Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gardner

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Olathe

+39% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hypena madefactalis

Very Common4 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common3 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.

Draeculacephala antica

Common2 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Sericoplaga externalis

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Sciota celtidella

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

Dorcaschema wildii

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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