Oshkosh

Ecosystem Overview

The Oshkosh ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Garden County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Garden County nearby has 69% more documented species, Oshkosh offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Garden County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Garden County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Scotoleon nigrilabris

Very Common3 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common2 obs.

Thyanta custator

Very Common2 obs.

Stenolophus lineola

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Common1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Common1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Common1 obs.

Aedes nigromaculis

Common1 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Stiria rugifrons

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Occasional1 obs.

Lobocleta peralbata

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Podisus maculiventris

Occasional1 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa nigricornis

Black-Horned Green Lacewing

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare1 obs.

Tolype velleda

Large Tolype Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Garden County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Garden County

Importance: 0.36

85 species

-69% vs. current

Mallard Arm

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Gillet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

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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

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Garden County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Garden County

Importance: 0.36

85 species

-69% vs. current

Mallard Arm

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Gillet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Garden County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Scotoleon nigrilabris

Very Common3 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common2 obs.

Thyanta custator

Very Common2 obs.

Stenolophus lineola

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Common1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Common1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Common1 obs.

Aedes nigromaculis

Common1 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Stiria rugifrons

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Occasional1 obs.

Lobocleta peralbata

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Podisus maculiventris

Occasional1 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa nigricornis

Black-Horned Green Lacewing

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare1 obs.

Tolype velleda

Large Tolype Moth

Rare1 obs.

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