Devil Track Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Devil Track Lake ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cook County nearby has 75% more documented species, Devil Track Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 39 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 39 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common3 obs.

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Speyeria atlantis

Atlantis Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common2 obs.

Oeneis macounii

Macoun'S Arctic

Common2 obs.

Polygonia progne

Gray Comma

Common2 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common2 obs.

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Plebejus saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Common2 obs.

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Speyeria cybele

Great Spangled Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Callophrys polios

Hoary Elfin

Occasional1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional1 obs.

Boloria chariclea

Arctic Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Celastrina lucia

Lucia Azure

Rare1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cook County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-75% vs. current

East Bearskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

50 species

-50% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+92% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+127% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+150% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+178% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+317% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+317% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cook County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-75% vs. current

East Bearskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

50 species

-50% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+92% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+127% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+150% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+178% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+317% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+317% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 39 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common3 obs.

No image

Speyeria atlantis

Atlantis Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common2 obs.

Oeneis macounii

Macoun'S Arctic

Common2 obs.

Polygonia progne

Gray Comma

Common2 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common2 obs.

No image

Plebejus saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Common2 obs.

No image

Speyeria cybele

Great Spangled Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Callophrys polios

Hoary Elfin

Occasional1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional1 obs.

Boloria chariclea

Arctic Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Celastrina lucia

Lucia Azure

Rare1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare1 obs.

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