Frankfort

Ecosystem Overview

The Frankfort ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 41% more documented species, Frankfort offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.40

83 species

-41% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.40

83 species

-41% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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