Waubonsie State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Waubonsie State Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Fremont County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fremont County, Waubonsie State Park hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 100 Fremont County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common3 obs.

Actina viridis

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common2 obs.

Peltodytes edentulus

Common2 obs.

Bibio albipennis

White-Winged March Fly

Common2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Large Tick-Trefoil

Common2 obs.

Dicaelus sculptilis

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common2 obs.

Neoplea striola

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta funeralis

Funerary Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Enoclerus ichneumoneus

Rare1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+196% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+400% vs. current

Thurman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1043% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% 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 Fremont County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common3 obs.

Actina viridis

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common2 obs.

Peltodytes edentulus

Common2 obs.

Bibio albipennis

White-Winged March Fly

Common2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Large Tick-Trefoil

Common2 obs.

Dicaelus sculptilis

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common2 obs.

Neoplea striola

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta funeralis

Funerary Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Enoclerus ichneumoneus

Rare1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+196% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+400% vs. current

Thurman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1043% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

+10% species diversity