Osage County

Ecosystem Overview

The Osage County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Osage County, Oklahoma, 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 Pawhuska, Osage County hosts 285% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Osage 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. Pawhuska

+285% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common41 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common26 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common22 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common21 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common18 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common13 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common9 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Common9 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common9 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Common9 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common8 obs.

Asclepias stenophylla

narrow-leaf milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional7 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Occasional7 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare7 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Rare6 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Osage County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Pawhuska

Importance: 0.38

26 species

+285% vs. current

Foraker

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+400% 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 Osage County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Osage County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Pawhuska

Importance: 0.38

26 species

+285% vs. current

Foraker

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+400% 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. Pawhuska

+285% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common41 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common26 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common22 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common21 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common18 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common13 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common9 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Common9 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common9 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Common9 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common8 obs.

Asclepias stenophylla

narrow-leaf milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional7 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Occasional7 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare7 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Rare6 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare6 obs.

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