Dayton

Ecosystem Overview

The Dayton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, 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 #7 for species diversity among 85 Hennepin County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 85 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Edina

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common4 obs.

Discobola annulata

Very Common4 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Megarhyssa greenei

Common3 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Common3 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Madarellus undulatus

Occasional2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare2 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Rare2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hennepin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hennepin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Louis Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Brooklyn Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Maple Grove

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsdale

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% 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 Hennepin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hennepin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hennepin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Louis Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Brooklyn Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Maple Grove

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsdale

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% 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 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 85 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Edina

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common4 obs.

Discobola annulata

Very Common4 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Megarhyssa greenei

Common3 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Common3 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Madarellus undulatus

Occasional2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare2 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Rare2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare2 obs.

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