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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Half-Black Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Yellow-Banded Bumblebee

Confusing Bumblebee

Buckthorn

Shotbush
Tansy

Sanderson Bumble Bee

Bitterroot

Fernald Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Redroot
Heal-All

Marguerite
Bunchberry
Boar Thistle
Bead Fern

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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The Itasca County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Itasca County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Deer River, Itasca County hosts 2500% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Itasca County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota
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 Itasca County County.