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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Half-Black Bumblebee

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Yellow-Banded Bumblebee

Buckthorn

Confusing Bumblebee
Silvery Blue

Cream Pea
Large Marble

Shotbush
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Red-Winged Blackbird

Hoary Elfin

Indian-Paint
Goldeneye

Uva-Ursi
American White Pelican

Boreal Long-Lipped Tiger Beetle
Painted Turtle

Common Comandra
Gray Jay
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods County County.
The Lake Of The Woods County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 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 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Northwest Angle State Forest, Lake Of The Woods County hosts 1233% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Lake of the Woods County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.