Dubuque

Ecosystem Overview

The Dubuque ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Dubuque County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dubuque County nearby has 60% more documented species, Dubuque offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Dubuque County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dubuque County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Linum sulcatum

Grooved Flax

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Rare1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Rare1 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

few-head blazingstar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dubuque County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dubuque County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-60% 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 Dubuque County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dubuque County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dubuque County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-60% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dubuque County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Linum sulcatum

Grooved Flax

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Rare1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Rare1 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

few-head blazingstar

Rare1 obs.

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