Kossuth County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kossuth County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Kossuth County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lowe Pool, Kossuth County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Kossuth County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lowe Pool

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lithophane disposita

Very Common5 obs.

Papaipema beeriana

Liatris Borer Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Catocala parta

Mother Underwing Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Catocala minuta

Little Underwing

Very Common4 obs.

Lithophane laticinerea

Very Common4 obs.

Eupsilia morrisoni

Common4 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Common3 obs.

Catocala blandula

Common3 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common3 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Common3 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common3 obs.

Lithophane patefacta

Occasional3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Vinternagelskivling

Occasional3 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Occasional3 obs.

Lycia ypsilon

Wooly Gray

Occasional3 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Green Fruitworm

Occasional3 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Rare3 obs.

Lithophane semiusta

Rare3 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kossuth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Algona

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 Kossuth County County.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lowe Pool

+0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kossuth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Algona

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lithophane disposita

Very Common5 obs.

Papaipema beeriana

Liatris Borer Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Catocala parta

Mother Underwing Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Catocala minuta

Little Underwing

Very Common4 obs.

Lithophane laticinerea

Very Common4 obs.

Eupsilia morrisoni

Common4 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Common3 obs.

Catocala blandula

Common3 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common3 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Common3 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common3 obs.

Lithophane patefacta

Occasional3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Vinternagelskivling

Occasional3 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Occasional3 obs.

Lycia ypsilon

Wooly Gray

Occasional3 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Green Fruitworm

Occasional3 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Rare3 obs.

Lithophane semiusta

Rare3 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Rare3 obs.

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