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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Blowball

Cottonwood

Ghostweed
Bumble Bee
Haymaids


Wild Tea
Horseweed

Spiny Ironplant

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Tall Vervain

Plains Gartersnake
Hedge Garlic

Southern Plains Bumble Bee
Grasshopper Sparrow

Gray Dogwood

Motherwort
Western Ironweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monona County County, Iowa
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 Monona County County.
The Monona County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Monona County, Iowa, 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 Castana, Monona County hosts 7500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Monona County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.