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Locations in Nelson County, Kentucky

Species in Nelson County

Common Species in Nelson County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common4 obs.
Verbesina virginica

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Very Common4 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.
Epilachna borealis

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Common3 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.
Phyla lanceolata

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Common3 obs.
Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional3 obs.
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional3 obs.
Glenoides texanaria

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Occasional3 obs.
Toxomerus politus

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.
Alypia octomaculata

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare2 obs.
Cicindela sexguttata

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Nelson County

Explore 6 documented locations in Nelson County, Kentucky. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

📍 Additional Locations (4 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 Nelson County's natural heritage.

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