Bellevue
Ecosystem Overview
The Bellevue ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in sarpy county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Papillion, Bellevue hosts 12% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 sarpy county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Stagmomantis carolina
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sarpy County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bellevue. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bellevuewithin Sarpy County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.