Wayne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby We-Hi Lake, Wayne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. We-Hi Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common8 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common6 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common6 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Occasional5 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional5 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional5 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional5 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Rare5 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Spring Grove

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Middle Fork Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Spring Grove

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Middle Fork Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. We-Hi Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common8 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common6 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common6 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Occasional5 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional5 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional5 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional5 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Rare5 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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