Dunn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dunn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Dunn County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Menomonie

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kokkocynips imbricariae

Banded Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common6 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common4 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common4 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common4 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Dunn County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Menomonie

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Menomin

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+4900% 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 Dunn County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Dunn County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Menomonie

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Menomin

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Menomonie

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kokkocynips imbricariae

Banded Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common6 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common4 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common4 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common4 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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