Garrard County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garrard County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Garrard County, Kentucky, 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 Lancaster, Garrard County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Garrard County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common8 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common7 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional4 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional4 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Garrard County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% 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 Garrard County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Garrard County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common8 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common7 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional4 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional4 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare4 obs.

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