Algona

Ecosystem Overview

The Algona ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Kossuth County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Kossuth County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kossuth County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Catocala minuta

Little Underwing

Very Common4 obs.

Catocala parta

Mother Underwing Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Very Common3 obs.

Catocala micronympha

Little Nymph Underwing

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Common2 obs.

Epiblema iowana

Common2 obs.

Aethes argentilimitana

Common2 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Common2 obs.

Tricholoma albobrunneum

Common2 obs.

Catocala ultronia

Ultronia Underwing

Common2 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Digrammia ocellinata

Faint-Spotted Angle Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Phallus impudicus

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperophanes pubescens

Occasional1 obs.

Dorcaschema alternatum

Occasional1 obs.

Saperda imitans

Occasional1 obs.

Physonota helianthi

Rare1 obs.

Hoshihananomia octopunctata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela limbalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kossuth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Kossuth County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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 Kossuth County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kossuth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Kossuth County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kossuth County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Catocala minuta

Little Underwing

Very Common4 obs.

Catocala parta

Mother Underwing Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Very Common3 obs.

Catocala micronympha

Little Nymph Underwing

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Common2 obs.

Epiblema iowana

Common2 obs.

Aethes argentilimitana

Common2 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Common2 obs.

Tricholoma albobrunneum

Common2 obs.

Catocala ultronia

Ultronia Underwing

Common2 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Digrammia ocellinata

Faint-Spotted Angle Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Phallus impudicus

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperophanes pubescens

Occasional1 obs.

Dorcaschema alternatum

Occasional1 obs.

Saperda imitans

Occasional1 obs.

Physonota helianthi

Rare1 obs.

Hoshihananomia octopunctata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela limbalis

Rare1 obs.

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