Perry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Perry County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oriole Lake, Perry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oriole Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia persicoides

Very Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common1 obs.

Pyreferra pettiti

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Common1 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Green Fruitworm

Common1 obs.

Acleris chalybeana

Occasional1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana

Occasional1 obs.

Eupsilia vinulenta

Occasional1 obs.

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Eupsilia sidus

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Occasional1 obs.

Sericaglaea signata

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Perry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indian Lake

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+367% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Perry County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Indian Lake

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+367% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oriole Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia persicoides

Very Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common1 obs.

Pyreferra pettiti

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia asteris

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Common1 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Green Fruitworm

Common1 obs.

Acleris chalybeana

Occasional1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana

Occasional1 obs.

Eupsilia vinulenta

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Eupsilia sidus

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Occasional1 obs.

Sericaglaea signata

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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