Zionsville
Ecosystem Overview
The Zionsville ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in boone county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boone County nearby has 33% more documented species, Zionsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 boone county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Chrysopilus thoracicus
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Cardamine douglassii
purple cress
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Arilus cristatus
Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Sphyracephala brevicornis
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Lucidota atra
Black Firefly
Charidotella sexpunctata
Golden Tortoise Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Boone County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Zionsville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Zionsvillewithin Boone County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.