Papillion

Ecosystem Overview

The Papillion ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bellevue nearby has 11% more documented species, Papillion offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Sarpy County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellevue

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common7 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common4 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Very Common3 obs.

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Small-Flowered Dragonhead

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf morning-glory

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Epicauta atrata

Common2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common2 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Arphia xanthoptera

Autumn Yellow-Winged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sarpy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellevue

Importance: 0.41

85 species

-11% vs. current

Sarpy County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-24% vs. current

La Vista

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Wehrspann Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.33

47 species

+62% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Chalco

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+3700% 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 Sarpy County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sarpy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellevue

Importance: 0.41

85 species

-11% vs. current

Sarpy County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-24% vs. current

La Vista

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Wehrspann Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.33

47 species

+62% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Chalco

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+3700% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellevue

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common7 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common4 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Very Common3 obs.

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Small-Flowered Dragonhead

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf morning-glory

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Epicauta atrata

Common2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common2 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Arphia xanthoptera

Autumn Yellow-Winged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

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