Lafayette County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lafayette County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in lafayette county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Otter Creek, Lafayette County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 lafayette county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Echinacea pallida
pale echinacea
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Anemone virginiana
Thimbleweed
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Humulus scandens
Japanese Hop
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
Circaea canadensis
Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Polypodium virginianum
Common Rock Polypody
Heliopsis helianthoides
Rough Oxeye
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Pieris rapae
small white
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Melanoplus viridipes
Green-Legged Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 87 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lafayette County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lafayette County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lafayette County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lafayette County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lafayette Countywithin Lafayette County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.