Northwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Northwood ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Worth County, Iowa, 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 Worth County, Northwood hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 84 Worth County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 84 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Worth County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common4.29 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common3.16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.99 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.4 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Very Common1.4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.32 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common1.1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Common0.92 obs.

Larinioides patagiatus

Ornamental Orbweaver

Common0.58 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.53 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

Ramsted

Common0.44 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional0.4 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon Cuckoo Bumblebee

Occasional0.37 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.34 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.33 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional0.32 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.29 obs.

Ribes americanum

Blank Currant

Rare0.29 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.29 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.27 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+248%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Worth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Worth County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Elk Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Manly

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Fertile

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Hanlontown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Kensett

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Joice

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% 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 Worth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+248%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Worth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Worth County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Elk Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Manly

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Fertile

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Hanlontown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Kensett

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Joice

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% 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 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 84 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Worth County

+10% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common4.29 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common3.16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.99 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.4 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Very Common1.4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.32 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common1.1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Common0.92 obs.

Larinioides patagiatus

Ornamental Orbweaver

Common0.58 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.53 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

Ramsted

Common0.44 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional0.4 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon Cuckoo Bumblebee

Occasional0.37 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.34 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.33 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional0.32 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.29 obs.

Ribes americanum

Blank Currant

Rare0.29 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.29 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.27 obs.

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