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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Buckthorn
Beebalm
Wild Geranium

Blue Lobelia
Treacle-Berry

Wild Tea

Wild Cucumber

Cup Plant
White-Tailed Deer
Haymaids
Coneflower
Butterflyweed

Tall Vervain
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Wood Sage
Blueeyed Grass

Button Eryngo

Lionsbeard

Sawtooth Sunflower
Hedge Garlic
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Howard 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 Howard County County.
The Howard County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Howard County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Howard County hosts 2367% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 96 Howard County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.