Lake Of The Woods County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Of The Woods County ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lost Lake, Lake Of The Woods County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lake of the Woods County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lost Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Callophrys polios

Hoary Elfin

Very Common2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common2 obs.

Cicindela longilabris

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Euchloe ausonides

Large Marble

Common2 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Chloealtis abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus dawsoni

Dawson's Locust

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus keeleri

Keeler Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela purpurea

Purple Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lake of the Woods County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Winter Road Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Baudette

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1100% vs. current

Williams

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+8300% 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 Lake of the Woods County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lake of the Woods County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Winter Road Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Baudette

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1100% vs. current

Williams

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+8300% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lost Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Callophrys polios

Hoary Elfin

Very Common2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common2 obs.

Cicindela longilabris

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Euchloe ausonides

Large Marble

Common2 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Chloealtis abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus dawsoni

Dawson's Locust

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus keeleri

Keeler Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela purpurea

Purple Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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