Freeborn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Freeborn County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, 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 Albert Lea, Freeborn County hosts 71% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Freeborn County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Albert Lea

+71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Larinioides patagiatus

Very Common5 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Rare1 obs.

Japanagromyza viridula

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freeborn County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Albert Lea

Importance: 0.42

42 species

+71% vs. current

Fountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7100% vs. current

Glenville

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7100% 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 Freeborn County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freeborn County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Albert Lea

Importance: 0.42

42 species

+71% vs. current

Fountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7100% vs. current

Glenville

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7100% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Albert Lea

+71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Larinioides patagiatus

Very Common5 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Rare1 obs.

Japanagromyza viridula

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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