Cass County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, Nebraska, 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 Plattsmouth, Cass County hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Plattsmouth

+92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common2 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Common2 obs.

Copris fricator

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Zinnia elegans

elegant zinnia

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllophaga crassissima

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare2 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cass County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Plattsmouth

Importance: 0.38

52 species

+92% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 Cass County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cass County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Plattsmouth

Importance: 0.38

52 species

+92% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Plattsmouth

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common2 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Common2 obs.

Copris fricator

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Zinnia elegans

elegant zinnia

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllophaga crassissima

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare2 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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