Clinton County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinton County ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton 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 Nancy Elaine Lake, Clinton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Clinton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Nancy Elaine Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Common2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common2 obs.

Empis clausa

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Tegenaria domestica

Barn funnel weaver

Occasional1 obs.

Notonecta undulata

Occasional1 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare1 obs.

Parancistrocerus leionotus

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Nancy Elaine Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Common2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common2 obs.

Empis clausa

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Tegenaria domestica

Barn funnel weaver

Occasional1 obs.

Notonecta undulata

Occasional1 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare1 obs.

Parancistrocerus leionotus

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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