Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Frankfort, Franklin County hosts 69% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Franklin 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Frankfort

+69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Frankfort

Importance: 0.51

49 species

+69% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Frankfort

Importance: 0.51

49 species

+69% 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Frankfort

+69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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