Maplewood

Ecosystem Overview

The Maplewood ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 34% more documented species, Maplewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #120 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#120

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#120 of 804 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Nomada imbricata

Imbricate Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus sanguinipes

Migratory Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-34% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-34% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-34% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+20% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+408% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-34% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-34% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-34% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-34% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+20% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+408% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-34% 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

#120

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#120 of 804 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Nomada imbricata

Imbricate Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus sanguinipes

Migratory Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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