Garden County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garden County ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Garden County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Roundup Lake, Garden County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Garden County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Roundup Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Scotoleon nigrilabris

Very Common3 obs.

Thyanta custator

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Stenolophus lineola

Common2 obs.

Solidago mollis

soft goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Artemisia campestris

Sand Wormwood

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Occasional1 obs.

Aedes nigromaculis

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1114%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Garden County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Mallard Arm

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Gillet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.23

26 species

+227% 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 Garden County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1114%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Garden County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Mallard Arm

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Gillet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.23

26 species

+227% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Roundup Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Scotoleon nigrilabris

Very Common3 obs.

Thyanta custator

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Stenolophus lineola

Common2 obs.

Solidago mollis

soft goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Artemisia campestris

Sand Wormwood

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Occasional1 obs.

Aedes nigromaculis

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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