Linn County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Linn County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Linn 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. While Hiawatha nearby has 4% more documented species, Linn County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

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

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Hiawatha

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

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Bombus affinis

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Very Common46.14 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common43.22 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common33 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common28 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Golden Oyster Mushroom

Very Common22 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Common21 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common20 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common19 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common18 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common18 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional18 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional17.18 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional16 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional16 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional15 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional15 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Rare15 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare15 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Rare15 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

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Hiawatha

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

No image

Bombus affinis

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Very Common46.14 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common43.22 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common33 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common28 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Golden Oyster Mushroom

Very Common22 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Common21 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common20 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common19 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common18 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common18 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional18 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional17.18 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional16 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional16 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional15 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional15 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Rare15 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare15 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Rare15 obs.

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