Kenosha

Ecosystem Overview

The Kenosha ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 43% more documented species, Kenosha offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #158 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#158

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#158 of 844 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Agroiconota bivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-43% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-43% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+185% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-24% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Manitowoc

Importance: 0.47

12 species

+375% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-43% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-43% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+185% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-24% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Manitowoc

Importance: 0.47

12 species

+375% 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

#158

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#158 of 844 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Agroiconota bivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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