Ready Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ready Lake ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Alger County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alger County nearby has 79% more documented species, Ready Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 6 Alger County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Alger County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Iridopsis vellivolata

Large Purplish Gray

Very Common2 obs.

Acleris maccana

Marbled Button

Very Common1 obs.

Acleris nivisellana

Very Common1 obs.

Eupsilia tristigmata

Very Common1 obs.

Eupsilia vinulenta

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane semiusta

Common1 obs.

Lithophane pexata

Common1 obs.

Litholomia napaea

Common1 obs.

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Trichordestra tacoma

Common1 obs.

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Papestra quadrata

Common1 obs.

Gluphisia avimacula

Common1 obs.

$Photo of Shattered Hydriomena Moth (Hydriomena perfracta) taken at Ready Lake$

Hydriomena perfracta

Shattered Hydriomena Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lomographa glomeraria

Occasional1 obs.

Feralia comstocki

Occasional1 obs.

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Zale lunifera

Occasional1 obs.

Zale aeruginosa

Green-Dusted Zale Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Zale minerea

Occasional1 obs.

Zale duplicata

Rare1 obs.

Orthosia revicta

Subdued Quaker Moth

Rare1 obs.

Selenia kentaria

Kent'S Geometer Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Alger County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

-54% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.33

42 species

-50% vs. current

Onota

Importance: 0.30

46 species

-54% vs. current

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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 Alger County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Alger County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

-54% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.33

42 species

-50% vs. current

Onota

Importance: 0.30

46 species

-54% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Alger County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Iridopsis vellivolata

Large Purplish Gray

Very Common2 obs.

Acleris maccana

Marbled Button

Very Common1 obs.

Acleris nivisellana

Very Common1 obs.

Eupsilia tristigmata

Very Common1 obs.

Eupsilia vinulenta

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane semiusta

Common1 obs.

Lithophane pexata

Common1 obs.

Litholomia napaea

Common1 obs.

No image

Trichordestra tacoma

Common1 obs.

No image

Papestra quadrata

Common1 obs.

Gluphisia avimacula

Common1 obs.

$Photo of Shattered Hydriomena Moth (Hydriomena perfracta) taken at Ready Lake$

Hydriomena perfracta

Shattered Hydriomena Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lomographa glomeraria

Occasional1 obs.

Feralia comstocki

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Zale lunifera

Occasional1 obs.

Zale aeruginosa

Green-Dusted Zale Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Zale minerea

Occasional1 obs.

Zale duplicata

Rare1 obs.

Orthosia revicta

Subdued Quaker Moth

Rare1 obs.

Selenia kentaria

Kent'S Geometer Moth

Rare1 obs.

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