Papillion
Ecosystem Overview
The Papillion ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in sarpy county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bellevue nearby has 11% more documented species, Papillion offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 sarpy county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Dracocephalum parviflorum
Small-Flowered Dragonhead
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Ipomoea hederacea
Ivyleaf morning-glory
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Epicauta atrata
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Carduus nutans
nodding thistle
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Arphia xanthoptera
Autumn Yellow-Winged Grasshopper
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sarpy County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Papillion. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Papillionwithin Sarpy County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.