Dickinson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dickinson County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wahpeton, Dickinson County hosts 20% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Wahpeton

+20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common8.58 obs.

Cameraria macrocarpella

Very Common6.53 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common2.7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2.57 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Rare2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Rare2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Spirit Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Spring Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Wahpeton

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+20% vs. current

Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

63 species

+22% vs. current

West Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+28% vs. current

Arnolds Park

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+35% vs. current

Milford

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+48% vs. current

Orleans

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+108% 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 Dickinson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common8.58 obs.

Cameraria macrocarpella

Very Common6.53 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common2.7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2.57 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Rare2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Rare2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Spirit Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Spring Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Wahpeton

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+20% vs. current

Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

63 species

+22% vs. current

West Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+28% vs. current

Arnolds Park

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+35% vs. current

Milford

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+48% vs. current

Orleans

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+108% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Wahpeton

+20% species diversity