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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Green Cloverworm
Metric Paper Wasp
North American Wheel Bug
Common Cardinal
Freenhouse Leaftier

Red-Banded Leafhopper
Differential Grasshopper
Common Whitetail
Asian Lady Beetle
Mayapple
Tan Jumping Spider
Fraternal Potter Wasp

Chickweed Geometer
Green-Striped Locust
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Widow Skimmer
Mud Dauber
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The Lansing ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Leavenworth County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Leavenworth County, Lansing hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 100 Leavenworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leavenworth County County, Kansas
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 Leavenworth County County.