Murdock

Ecosystem Overview

The Murdock ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Swift County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Swift County nearby has 19% more documented species, Murdock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 100 Swift County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Swift County

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common2.57 obs.

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Very Common2.34 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Very Common2 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Gall Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Very Common1.98 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Common1.97 obs.

Aceria caulleryi

Common1.92 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

Elm Cockscomb Aphid

Common1.69 obs.

Calycomyza malvae

Mallow Leaf Miner

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe syringae

Occasional1 obs.

Roeseliana roeselii

Roesel'S Bush Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Picnic Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

Musquashroot

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia laeviana

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swift County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-19% vs. current

Danvers Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-22% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+29% vs. current

De Graff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+244% vs. current

Kerkhoven

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+244% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Clontarf

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Danvers

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6100% 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 Swift County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swift County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-19% vs. current

Danvers Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-22% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+29% vs. current

De Graff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+244% vs. current

Kerkhoven

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+244% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Clontarf

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Danvers

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common2.57 obs.

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Very Common2.34 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Very Common2 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Gall Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Very Common1.98 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Common1.97 obs.

Aceria caulleryi

Common1.92 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

Elm Cockscomb Aphid

Common1.69 obs.

Calycomyza malvae

Mallow Leaf Miner

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe syringae

Occasional1 obs.

Roeseliana roeselii

Roesel'S Bush Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Picnic Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

Musquashroot

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia laeviana

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Swift County

-19% species diversity