Mills County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mills County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Mills County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pony Creek Lake, Mills County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Mills County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pony Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass carp

Very Common1 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common1 obs.

Potamilus ohiensis

pink papershell

Common1 obs.

Thereuonema tuberculata

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.

Webbhelix multilineata

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mills County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenwood

Importance: 0.34

12 species

+367% 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 Mills County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mills County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenwood

Importance: 0.34

12 species

+367% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pony Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass carp

Very Common1 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common1 obs.

Potamilus ohiensis

pink papershell

Common1 obs.

Thereuonema tuberculata

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.

Webbhelix multilineata

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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