Kandiyohi County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kandiyohi County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, 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 Willmar, Kandiyohi County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Kandiyohi County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Willmar

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Very Common4 obs.

Diplolepis rosaefolii

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Coleophora trifolii

Large Clover Case-Bearer

Very Common2 obs.

Lithospermum occidentale

western false gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Common2 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common2 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Common2 obs.

Acmaeodera pulchella

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Occasional2 obs.

Rhopalomyia gemmaria

Occasional2 obs.

Neolasioptera vitinea

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional1 obs.

Iteomyia salicisverruca

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza asclepiadis

Rare1 obs.

Augochlorella aurata

Golden Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Physonota helianthi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kandiyohi County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Willmar

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Andrew Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Willmar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Prinsburg

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Kandiyohi County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kandiyohi County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Willmar

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Andrew Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Willmar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Prinsburg

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Willmar

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Very Common4 obs.

Diplolepis rosaefolii

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Coleophora trifolii

Large Clover Case-Bearer

Very Common2 obs.

Lithospermum occidentale

western false gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Common2 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common2 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Common2 obs.

Acmaeodera pulchella

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Occasional2 obs.

Rhopalomyia gemmaria

Occasional2 obs.

Neolasioptera vitinea

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional1 obs.

Iteomyia salicisverruca

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza asclepiadis

Rare1 obs.

Augochlorella aurata

Golden Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Physonota helianthi

Rare1 obs.

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