Franklin

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Simpson County nearby has 77% more documented species, Franklin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Simpson 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common4 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Blattella germanica

German Cockroach

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Rare1 obs.

Catocala maestosa

Sad Underwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.40

81 species

-77% 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 Simpson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Simpson County

Importance: 0.40

81 species

-77% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Simpson County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common4 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Blattella germanica

German Cockroach

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Rare1 obs.

Catocala maestosa

Sad Underwing

Rare1 obs.

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