La Grange

Ecosystem Overview

The La Grange ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Oldham County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oldham County nearby has 48% more documented species, La Grange offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Oldham County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Forficula auricularia

common earwig

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Holcocephala calva

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Oldham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Reformatory Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Crestwood

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Buckner

Importance: 0.22

27 species

+93% 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 Oldham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Oldham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Reformatory Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Crestwood

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Buckner

Importance: 0.22

27 species

+93% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Forficula auricularia

common earwig

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Holcocephala calva

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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