Union County

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Union 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 Liberty, Union County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Liberty

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Rare2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitewater Lake

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 Union County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitewater Lake

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Liberty

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Rare2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare2 obs.

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