Jasper County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jasper County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper County, Iowa, 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. Compared to nearby Lambs Grove, Jasper County hosts 660% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lambs Grove

+660% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common43 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common26 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common10 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common8.03 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common5.43 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common5.26 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common5.08 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common5 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Occasional5 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional5 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4.74 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Occasional4.19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional4 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Rare4 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Oxeye

Rare4 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare4 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lambs Grove

+660% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common43 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common26 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common10 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common8.03 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common5.43 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common5.26 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common5.08 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common5 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Occasional5 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional5 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4.74 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Occasional4.19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional4 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Rare4 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Oxeye

Rare4 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare4 obs.

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