Midland

Ecosystem Overview

The Midland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #8 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 730 locations

99th 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.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common44 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Very Common23 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common13 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Very Common11 obs.

Ectoedemia populella

Very Common11 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Common11 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common10 obs.

Macrodiplosis erubescens

Common10 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Common10 obs.

Macrodiplosis niveipila

Common8 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional8 obs.

Psyche casta

Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional7 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Occasional7 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Occasional6 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Rare6 obs.

Polydrusus impressifrons

Rare6 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare5 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

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 730 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common44 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Very Common23 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common13 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Very Common11 obs.

Ectoedemia populella

Very Common11 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Common11 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common10 obs.

Macrodiplosis erubescens

Common10 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Common10 obs.

Macrodiplosis niveipila

Common8 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional8 obs.

Psyche casta

Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional7 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Occasional7 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Occasional6 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Rare6 obs.

Polydrusus impressifrons

Rare6 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare5 obs.

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