Lake Ariana

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Ariana ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 79% more documented species, Lake Ariana offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 18 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 18 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common21 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Trigoniulus corallinus

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes major

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Eumorpha fasciatus

Banded Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Enyo lugubris

Mournful Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Eulophia graminea

Rare1 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Rare1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-79% vs. current

Winter Haven

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+62% vs. current

Bartow

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Wales

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-32% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+40% vs. current

Lake Pierce

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+62% vs. current

Lake Mirror

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Hollingsworth

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+200% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-79% vs. current

Winter Haven

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+62% vs. current

Bartow

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Wales

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-32% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+40% vs. current

Lake Pierce

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+62% vs. current

Lake Mirror

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Hollingsworth

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+200% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 18 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common21 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Trigoniulus corallinus

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes major

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Eumorpha fasciatus

Banded Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Enyo lugubris

Mournful Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Eulophia graminea

Rare1 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Rare1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

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