Ellis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ellis County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Ellis County, Texas, 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Ellis County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Waxahachie

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Very Common18 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common16 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Very Common16 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common16 obs.

Parapediasia teterellus

Very Common15 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common15 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common14 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Common14 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common14 obs.

Azenia obtusa

Common12 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

kisses

Occasional12 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional12 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional12 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Occasional12 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional11 obs.

Pyrausta pseuderosnealis

Occasional11 obs.

Pyrausta laticlavia

Rare11 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Rare11 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ellis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Waxahachie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Ennis

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Clark

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Brown Singleton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Waxahachie

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Midlothian

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Palmer

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Maypearl

Importance: 0.26

94 species

+6% 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 Ellis County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ellis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Waxahachie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Ennis

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Clark

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Brown Singleton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Waxahachie

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Midlothian

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Palmer

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Maypearl

Importance: 0.26

94 species

+6% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Waxahachie

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Very Common18 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common16 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Very Common16 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common16 obs.

Parapediasia teterellus

Very Common15 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common15 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common14 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Common14 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common14 obs.

Azenia obtusa

Common12 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

kisses

Occasional12 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional12 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional12 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Occasional12 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional11 obs.

Pyrausta pseuderosnealis

Occasional11 obs.

Pyrausta laticlavia

Rare11 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Rare11 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Rare11 obs.

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