Washington County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Washington 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Cleomella serrulata

Very Common5 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Very Common3 obs.

Lestes congener

Spotted Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Very Common3 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Spharagemon collare

Mottled Sand Locust

Common2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common2 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common2 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common2 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Oxybasis glauca

Oak-Leaf Goosefoot

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Occasional1 obs.

Systena frontalis

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Cleomella serrulata

Very Common5 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Very Common3 obs.

Lestes congener

Spotted Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Very Common3 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Spharagemon collare

Mottled Sand Locust

Common2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common2 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common2 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common2 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Oxybasis glauca

Oak-Leaf Goosefoot

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Occasional1 obs.

Systena frontalis

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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