Mercer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mercer County ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer 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 Harrodsburg, Mercer County hosts 1540% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Mercer 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

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrodsburg

+1540% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

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Celticecis pilosa

Very Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Very Common2 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Phanaeus triangularis

Occasional1 obs.

Acleris ptychogrammos

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1540%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1540% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1540%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrodsburg

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1540% 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

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrodsburg

+1540% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

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Celticecis pilosa

Very Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Very Common2 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common2 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Phanaeus triangularis

Occasional1 obs.

Acleris ptychogrammos

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Rare1 obs.

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