Wayne County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monticello, Wayne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Monticello

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Very Common3 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Very Common3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Common1 obs.

Papaipema cataphracta

Common1 obs.

Papaipema rigida

Rigid Sunflower Borer Moth

Common1 obs.

Anahita punctulata

Common1 obs.

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Papaipema marginidens

Common1 obs.

Glenurus gratus

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Oreta rosea

Rose Hooktip

Occasional1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Triatoma sanguisuga

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Dicromantispa interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Climaciella brunnea

Rare1 obs.

Elytrimitatrix undata

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Monticello

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Very Common3 obs.

Vaejovis carolinianus

Very Common3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Common1 obs.

Papaipema cataphracta

Common1 obs.

Papaipema rigida

Rigid Sunflower Borer Moth

Common1 obs.

Anahita punctulata

Common1 obs.

No image

Papaipema marginidens

Common1 obs.

Glenurus gratus

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Oreta rosea

Rose Hooktip

Occasional1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Triatoma sanguisuga

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Dicromantispa interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Climaciella brunnea

Rare1 obs.

Elytrimitatrix undata

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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