Wright County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wright County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Wright County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monticello, Wright County hosts 5900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Wright County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Monticello

+5900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Very Common3 obs.

Ricciocarpos natans

purple-fringed liverwort

Very Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Phyllonorycter lucetiella

Common1 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Andrena wilkella

Wilke'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides sclopetarius

Occasional1 obs.

Sphodros niger

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Occasional1 obs.

Augochlorella aurata

Golden Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Synemosyna formica

Rare1 obs.

Nomada vicina

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wright County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Monticello

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1100% vs. current

St. Michael

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Otsego

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Annandale

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Albertville

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+757% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5900% 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 Wright County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wright County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Monticello

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1100% vs. current

St. Michael

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Otsego

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Annandale

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Albertville

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+757% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Monticello

+5900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Very Common3 obs.

Ricciocarpos natans

purple-fringed liverwort

Very Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Phyllonorycter lucetiella

Common1 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Andrena wilkella

Wilke'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides sclopetarius

Occasional1 obs.

Sphodros niger

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Occasional1 obs.

Augochlorella aurata

Golden Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Synemosyna formica

Rare1 obs.

Nomada vicina

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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