Simpson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Simpson County ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson 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 Franklin, Simpson County hosts 326% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Simpson 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+326% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Very Common2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common2 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common2 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Common2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common1 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Lipeurus caponis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+326%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+326% 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 Simpson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+326%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+326% 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+326% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Very Common2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common2 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common2 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Common2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common1 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Lipeurus caponis

Rare1 obs.

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