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Battle Ground

Ecosystem Overview

The Battle Ground ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in tippecanoe county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafayette nearby has 40% more documented species, Battle Ground offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 tippecanoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

60
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
58
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
31
Common Species
Frequently observed species
29
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species
Common18 species
Occasional18 species
Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 9 locations
56th percentile for diversity
vs. Lafayette
-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.
Eurycea cirrigera

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common4 obs.
Rhinichthys obtusus

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Very Common2 obs.
Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.
Dichomeris ligulella

Dichomeris ligulella

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.
Palthis asopialis

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common1 obs.
Argyrotaenia juglandana

Argyrotaenia juglandana

Common1 obs.
Mellilla xanthometata

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common1 obs.
Baileya australis

Baileya australis

Common1 obs.
Chrysoteuchia topiarius

Chrysoteuchia topiarius

Common1 obs.
Chionodes mediofuscella

Chionodes mediofuscella

Occasional1 obs.
Arogalea cristifasciella

Arogalea cristifasciella

White Stripe-Backed Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Darapsa choerilus

Darapsa choerilus

Azalea Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.
Microcrambus elegans

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Dichrorampha leopardana

Dichrorampha leopardana

Occasional1 obs.
Achyra rantalis

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Carmenta ithacae

Carmenta ithacae

Rare1 obs.
Nebria lacustris

Nebria lacustris

Rare1 obs.
Cicindela sexguttata

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Battle Groundwithin Tippecanoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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