Frankfort

Ecosystem Overview

The Frankfort ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Benzie County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Benzie County nearby has 79% more documented species, Frankfort offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Benzie County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Benzie County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Rhagio hirta

Very Common1 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Cenopis pettitana

Common1 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benzie County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Benzie County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Betsie Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+50% vs. current

Lower Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+250% vs. current

Upper Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Little Platte Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Ann

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Elberta

Importance: 0.25

34 species

-38% vs. current

Beulah

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+425% 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 Benzie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benzie County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Benzie County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Betsie Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+50% vs. current

Lower Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+250% vs. current

Upper Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Little Platte Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Ann

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Elberta

Importance: 0.25

34 species

-38% vs. current

Beulah

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+425% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Benzie County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Rhagio hirta

Very Common1 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Cenopis pettitana

Common1 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

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