Richland County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Richland County ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Richland County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hankinson, Richland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Richland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hankinson

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Apantesis arge

Very Common8 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Very Common4 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Very Common4 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common3 obs.

Datana perspicua

Spotted Datana

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia virgata

leafy spurge

Common2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional2 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Blaesodiplosis canadensis

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla hammondi

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus tomentosus

Tomentose Burying Beetle

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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hankinson

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Apantesis arge

Very Common8 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Very Common4 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Very Common4 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common3 obs.

Datana perspicua

Spotted Datana

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia virgata

leafy spurge

Common2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional2 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Blaesodiplosis canadensis

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla hammondi

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus tomentosus

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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