LaGrange County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lagrange County ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in LaGrange County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Spectacle Lakes, Lagrange County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 LaGrange 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 Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Spectacle Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Spectacle Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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