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Locations in Des Moines County, Iowa

Species in Des Moines County

Common Species in Des Moines County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Pectinatella magnifica

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Very Common1 obs.
Lasmigona complanata

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common1 obs.
Pantherophis obsoletus

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common1 obs.
Quercus macrocarpa

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common1 obs.
Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.
Platanus occidentalis

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common1 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.
Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.
Popillia japonica

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.
Amorpha fruticosa

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Occasional1 obs.
Sporobolus michauxianus

Sporobolus michauxianus

Tall Cordgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Cynanchum laeve

Cynanchum laeve

climbing-milkweed

Occasional1 obs.
Apioperdon pyriforme

Apioperdon pyriforme

Rare1 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Des Moines County

Explore 18 documented locations in Des Moines County, Iowa. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

📍 Additional Locations (17 locations)

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Des Moines County's natural heritage.

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