Knox County

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Indiana, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Vincennes

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Scolia dubia

Very Common3 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common3 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Common3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Occasional2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Acalymma vittatum

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Rare2 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Knox County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vincennes

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% 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 Knox County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Knox County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vincennes

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% 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

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Vincennes

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Scolia dubia

Very Common3 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common3 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Common3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Occasional2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Acalymma vittatum

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Rare2 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare2 obs.

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