Cheyenne County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheyenne County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, 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 Potter, Cheyenne County hosts 3850% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Potter

+3850% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Very Common2.58 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2 obs.

Chlorochroa viridicata

Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1.46 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Eleodes extricata

Occasional1 obs.

Eleodes opaca

Occasional1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeropthalma nocticaro

Occasional1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Rare1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Rare1 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Potter

+3850% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Very Common2.58 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2 obs.

Chlorochroa viridicata

Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1.46 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Eleodes extricata

Occasional1 obs.

Eleodes opaca

Occasional1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeropthalma nocticaro

Occasional1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Rare1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Rare1 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Rare1 obs.

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