Murdock

Ecosystem Overview

The Murdock ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Swift County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Swift County nearby has 73% more documented species, Murdock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Swift County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Swift County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Liposthenes glechomae

Very Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common2 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Very Common2 obs.

Calycomyza malvae

Very Common1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia laeviana

Common1 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Proteoteras willingana

Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe syringae

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

Roeseliana roeselii

Roesel's Bush Cricket

Rare1 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Four-Spotted Sap Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swift County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2600% 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

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swift County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2600% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Swift County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Liposthenes glechomae

Very Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common2 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Very Common2 obs.

Calycomyza malvae

Very Common1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia laeviana

Common1 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Proteoteras willingana

Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe syringae

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

Roeseliana roeselii

Roesel's Bush Cricket

Rare1 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Four-Spotted Sap Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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