West Bend

Ecosystem Overview

The West Bend ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 21% more documented species, West Bend offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Very Common2 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Mycena haematopus

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+119%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Washington County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-21% vs. current

Village Of Germantown

Importance: 0.39

42 species

+88% vs. current

Village Of Richfield

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Slinger

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+7800% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+119%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Washington County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-21% vs. current

Village Of Germantown

Importance: 0.39

42 species

+88% vs. current

Village Of Richfield

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Slinger

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+7800% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Very Common2 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Mycena haematopus

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Rare1 obs.

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