Hays
Ecosystem Overview
The Hays ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in ellis county, kansas, 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 Ellis County nearby has 68% more documented species, Hays offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 ellis 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 28 total documented species.
Anthrenus verbasci
Varied carpet beetle
Polistes metricus
Ascalapha odorata
Black Witch
Chrysodeixis includens
Cutworm moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Lithobates blairi
Plains Leopard Frog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Allium drummondii
Cucurbita foetidissima
Missouri gourd
Lithospermum incisum
yellow gromwell
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Portulaca pilosa
Kiss me quick
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Liatris punctata
dotted blazing-star
Symphyotrichum ericoides
White-Wreath Aster
Asclepias engelmanniana
Engelmann's milkweed
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ellis County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Hays. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hayswithin Ellis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.