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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.
Poison Ivy
Haymaids
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Woodbine
Hedge Garlic

Henbit
Bumble Bee
Horseweed
Butterflyweed
Hemlock
Poke

Althea

Lilac
Amur Honeysuckle

Buttonweed

American Persimmon

Wax Balls

Rigid Goldenrod
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Iowa
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 Lee County County.
The Lee County ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Des Moines River, Lee County hosts 2100% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lee County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.