Michigan City

Ecosystem Overview

The Michigan City ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Benton County nearby has 80% more documented species, Michigan City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 42 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 42 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Very Common0.05 obs.

Timandra amaturaria

Very Common0.05 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

Smooth Phlox

Very Common0.05 obs.

Chrysops vittatus

Striped Deer Fly

Very Common0.05 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common0.04 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.04 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.04 obs.

Melissodes desponsus

Thistle Long-Horned Bee

Common0.03 obs.

Lespedeza bicolor

Shrub Lespedeza

Common0.03 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common0.03 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.03 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Occasional0.03 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional0.03 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional0.03 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-80% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Hickory Flat

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Snow Lake Shores

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Brody

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Hamilton

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+433% 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 Benton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Very Common0.05 obs.

Timandra amaturaria

Very Common0.05 obs.

Phlox glaberrima

Smooth Phlox

Very Common0.05 obs.

Chrysops vittatus

Striped Deer Fly

Very Common0.05 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common0.04 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.04 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.04 obs.

Melissodes desponsus

Thistle Long-Horned Bee

Common0.03 obs.

Lespedeza bicolor

Shrub Lespedeza

Common0.03 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common0.03 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.03 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Occasional0.03 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional0.03 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional0.03 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-80% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Hickory Flat

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Snow Lake Shores

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Brody

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Hamilton

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+433% 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 42 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-80% species diversity