Saint Joseph

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Joseph ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #100 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 730 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Very Common6 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common5 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common5 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common4 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Common4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare3 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

+8% 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 Michigan.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

+8% 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 730 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Very Common6 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common5 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common5 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common4 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Common4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare3 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare3 obs.

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