Bellevue

Ecosystem Overview

The Bellevue ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Sarpy 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 Papillion, Bellevue hosts 12% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Sarpy County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Papillion

+12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common4 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+158%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sarpy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Papillion

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+12% vs. current

Sarpy County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-15% vs. current

La Vista

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4150% vs. current

Wehrspann Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2025% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.33

47 species

+81% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Chalco

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4150% 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

+158%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sarpy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Papillion

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+12% vs. current

Sarpy County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-15% vs. current

La Vista

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4150% vs. current

Wehrspann Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2025% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.33

47 species

+81% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+8400% vs. current

Chalco

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4150% 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 Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Papillion

+12% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common4 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

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