Greendale Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Greendale Township ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Midland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Midland County, Greendale Township hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #68 for species diversity among 100 Midland County County natural areas, placing it in the 32th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 100 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Midland County

+3% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common3.65 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.31 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.7 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Very Common1.69 obs.

Idia aemula

Waved Tabby

Very Common1.68 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Common1.68 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Common1.68 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Isopod

Common1.67 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common1.53 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.27 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper

Occasional1.12 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1.09 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional1.05 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Occasional1 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Rare1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Rare1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Midland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Midland County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Midland

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+11% vs. current

Midland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Porter Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Geneva Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Jasper Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Mount Haley Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Midland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Midland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Midland County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Midland

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+11% vs. current

Midland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Porter Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Geneva Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Jasper Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Mount Haley Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common3.65 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.31 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.7 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Very Common1.69 obs.

Idia aemula

Waved Tabby

Very Common1.68 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Common1.68 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Common1.68 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Isopod

Common1.67 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common1.53 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.27 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper

Occasional1.12 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1.09 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional1.05 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Occasional1 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Rare1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Rare1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 100 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Midland County

+3% species diversity