Kittson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kittson County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Kittson County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Bronson, Kittson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Kittson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Bronson

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common3 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Very Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

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Papestra biren

Glaucous Shears

Very Common1 obs.

Euxoa velleripennis

Fleece-Winged Dart

Common1 obs.

Plusia putnami

lempkes gold spot

Common1 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Common1 obs.

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Brachylomia algens

Common1 obs.

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Acronicta falcula

Corylus Dagger Moth

Common1 obs.

Ethmia longimaculella

Common1 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia meditata

Thinker Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia olivacea

Occasional1 obs.

Sthenopis argenteomaculatus

Occasional1 obs.

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Odontosia elegans

Elegant Prominent

Occasional1 obs.

Argyrostrotis anilis

Short-Lined Chocolate

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare1 obs.

Papaipema arctivorens

Northern Burdock Borer Moth

Rare1 obs.

Amphipoea americana

American Ear Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Karlstad

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1625% 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 Kittson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Karlstad

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1625% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Bronson

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common3 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Very Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Papestra biren

Glaucous Shears

Very Common1 obs.

Euxoa velleripennis

Fleece-Winged Dart

Common1 obs.

Plusia putnami

lempkes gold spot

Common1 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Common1 obs.

No image

Brachylomia algens

Common1 obs.

No image

Acronicta falcula

Corylus Dagger Moth

Common1 obs.

Ethmia longimaculella

Common1 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia meditata

Thinker Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia olivacea

Occasional1 obs.

Sthenopis argenteomaculatus

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Odontosia elegans

Elegant Prominent

Occasional1 obs.

Argyrostrotis anilis

Short-Lined Chocolate

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare1 obs.

Papaipema arctivorens

Northern Burdock Borer Moth

Rare1 obs.

Amphipoea americana

American Ear Moth

Rare1 obs.

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