Nelson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nelson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Nelson 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 Bardstown, Nelson County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Nelson 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. Bardstown

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common4 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Very Common3 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common3 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nelson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bardstown

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1329% 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 Nelson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nelson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bardstown

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1329% 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. Bardstown

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common4 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Very Common3 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common3 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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