Switzerland County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Switzerland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Switzerland 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 Vevay, Switzerland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Switzerland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Vevay

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Very Common3 obs.

Agrilus cyanescens

Very Common3 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common3 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Camponotus subbarbatus

Common2 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional2 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Occasional1 obs.

Yakuhananomia bidentata

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Occasional1 obs.

Pyractomena borealis

Northern Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare1 obs.

Dorcaschema alternatum

Rare1 obs.

Paramordellaria triloba

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Vevay

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Very Common3 obs.

Agrilus cyanescens

Very Common3 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common3 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Camponotus subbarbatus

Common2 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional2 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Occasional1 obs.

Yakuhananomia bidentata

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Occasional1 obs.

Pyractomena borealis

Northern Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare1 obs.

Dorcaschema alternatum

Rare1 obs.

Paramordellaria triloba

Rare1 obs.

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