Douglas County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas 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 Miltona, Douglas County hosts 204% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Miltona

+204% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common36.3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common16.88 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13.06 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common6 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common5.42 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common5.13 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Common4 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Common4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Common4 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zigzag Goldenrod

Occasional3.58 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional3 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Bobber

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare3 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare2.69 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2.02 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Miltona

+204% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common36.3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common16.88 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13.06 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common6 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common5.42 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common5.13 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Common4 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Common4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Common4 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zigzag Goldenrod

Occasional3.58 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional3 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Bobber

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare3 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare2.69 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2.02 obs.

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