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Muncie

Ecosystem Overview

The Muncie ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Delaware County nearby has 40% more documented species, Muncie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

28
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
28
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Delaware County
-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Dianthus armeria

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Very Common2 obs.
Labidomera clivicollis

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Lucidota atra

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.
Didelphis virginiana

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.
Erythronium albidum

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.
Silphium perfoliatum

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.
Coreopsis tripteris

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Occasional1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.
Campsis radicans

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.
Catalpa speciosa

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.
Eristalis transversa

Eristalis transversa

Occasional1 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Rare1 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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