Bushtown

Ecosystem Overview

The Bushtown ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mercer County nearby has 78% more documented species, Bushtown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #85 for species diversity among 100 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 15th 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 100 locations

15th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Very Common0.56 obs.

Orthosia hibisci

Green Fruitworm

Very Common0.56 obs.

Acleris ptychogrammos

Very Common0.56 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-Bordered Emerald

Very Common0.56 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Common Plume

Very Common0.56 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Common0.56 obs.

Lycia ypsilon

Wooly Gray

Common0.56 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Common0.56 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Black-Smudged Chionodes Moth

Common0.56 obs.

Psaphida rolandi

Roland'S Sallow

Common0.56 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern Black Widow

Common0.52 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Occasional0.34 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.11 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-79% vs. current

Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-79% vs. current

Burgin

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+129% vs. current

Anderson Dean Community Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+33% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+60% vs. current

Shakertown

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

Cornishville

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-11% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-79% vs. current

Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-79% vs. current

Burgin

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+129% vs. current

Anderson Dean Community Park

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+33% vs. current

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+60% vs. current

Shakertown

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-80% vs. current

Cornishville

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-11% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Very Common0.56 obs.

Orthosia hibisci

Green Fruitworm

Very Common0.56 obs.

Acleris ptychogrammos

Very Common0.56 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-Bordered Emerald

Very Common0.56 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Common Plume

Very Common0.56 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Common0.56 obs.

Lycia ypsilon

Wooly Gray

Common0.56 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Common0.56 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Black-Smudged Chionodes Moth

Common0.56 obs.

Psaphida rolandi

Roland'S Sallow

Common0.56 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern Black Widow

Common0.52 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Occasional0.34 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.11 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 100 locations

15th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-78% species diversity