Madison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Winterset

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Very Common7 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common6 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Very Common5 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional4 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Rare4 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Madison County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Winterset

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Truro

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Patterson

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedar Lake

in Winterset

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Madison County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Winterset

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Truro

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Patterson

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedar Lake

in Winterset

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Winterset

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Very Common7 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common6 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Very Common5 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional4 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Rare4 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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