Harrison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Park Ponds, Harrison County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Harrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Park Ponds

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common33 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common26 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common9 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common8 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common7 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common6 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common5 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common5 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional4 obs.

Gladicosa gulosa

Drumming Sword Wolf Spider

Rare4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri Valley

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri Valley

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Park Ponds

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common33 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common26 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common9 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common8 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common7 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common6 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common5 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common5 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional4 obs.

Gladicosa gulosa

Drumming Sword Wolf Spider

Rare4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare3 obs.

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