Swift County

Ecosystem Overview

The Swift County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Swift 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 Hollerberg Lake, Swift County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Swift County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hollerberg Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Very Common7 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Very Common6 obs.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common5 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Very Common4 obs.

Diplolepis ignota

Very Common4 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common4 obs.

Neolasioptera vitinea

Common4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common3 obs.

Colomerus vitis

Common3 obs.

Rabdophaga salicistriticoides

Common3 obs.

Clinodiplosis verbenae

Common3 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional3 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional3 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional3 obs.

Contarinia citrina

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Occasional3 obs.

Cystiphora sonchi

Rare3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Epicauta pensylvanica

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Benson

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Murdock

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% 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 Swift County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Benson

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Murdock

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hollerberg Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Very Common7 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Very Common6 obs.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common5 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Very Common4 obs.

Diplolepis ignota

Very Common4 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common4 obs.

Neolasioptera vitinea

Common4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common3 obs.

Colomerus vitis

Common3 obs.

Rabdophaga salicistriticoides

Common3 obs.

Clinodiplosis verbenae

Common3 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional3 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional3 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional3 obs.

Contarinia citrina

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Occasional3 obs.

Cystiphora sonchi

Rare3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Epicauta pensylvanica

Rare2 obs.

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