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Swisher

Ecosystem Overview

The Swisher ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in johnson county, iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iowa City nearby has 87% more documented species, Swisher offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 johnson county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 10 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Iowa City
-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Amara familiaris

Amara familiaris

Very Common1 obs.
Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.
Triepeolus lunatus

Triepeolus lunatus

Very Common1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.
Arilus cristatus

Arilus cristatus

Very Common1 obs.
Platycryptus undatus

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.
Molothrus ater

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common1 obs.
Euphoria sepulcralis

Euphoria sepulcralis

Common1 obs.
Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common1 obs.
Tolype velleda

Tolype velleda

Large Tolype Moth

Common1 obs.
Leptoglossus clypealis

Leptoglossus clypealis

Occasional1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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