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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Bumble Bee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Mayapple
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Beefsteakplant

Maidenfern
Haymaids
Purslane


Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Betony

Tall Vervain
Trumpetvine
Red Henbit

Wax Balls
Woodbine
Redcedar
Sunflower
Poke
American Pellitory
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin 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 Franklin County County.
The Ottawa ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Franklin County, Ottawa hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.