Derby
Ecosystem Overview
The Derby ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in sedgwick county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wichita nearby has 57% more documented species, Derby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 sedgwick county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Naupactus leucoloma
Whitefringed beetle
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Smerinthus jamaicensis
Twin Spotted Sphinx
Conchylodes ovulalis
Gastrophryne olivacea
Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
Nathalis iole
Dainty Sulphur
Pseudomops septentrionalis
pale-bordered field cockroach
Castianeira descripta
Redspotted Antmimic
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
Ceratomia hageni
Hagen's Sphinx
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Alaus oculatus
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Regional Wildlife Network
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