Cass County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass 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 Lost Lake, Cass County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Cass 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. Lost Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Stigmella argentifasciella

Very Common5 obs.

Phyllonorycter tritaenianella

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Profenusa thomsoni

Very Common3 obs.

Lethe eurydice

Eyed Brown

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Stigmella rosaefoliella

Common3 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common3 obs.

Pieris oleracea

Mustard White

Common3 obs.

Caloptilia ostryaeella

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia progne

Gray Comma

Occasional3 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional3 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Rare3 obs.

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Speyeria aphrodite

Aphrodite Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cass County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Howard Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cass Lake

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Gull Lake

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+733% 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 Cass County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cass County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Howard Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cass Lake

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Gull Lake

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+733% 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. Lost Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Stigmella argentifasciella

Very Common5 obs.

Phyllonorycter tritaenianella

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Profenusa thomsoni

Very Common3 obs.

Lethe eurydice

Eyed Brown

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Stigmella rosaefoliella

Common3 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common3 obs.

Pieris oleracea

Mustard White

Common3 obs.

Caloptilia ostryaeella

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia progne

Gray Comma

Occasional3 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional3 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Rare3 obs.

No image

Speyeria aphrodite

Aphrodite Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

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