Saint Croix County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Croix County ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Croix County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hudson, Saint Croix County hosts 743% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Saint Croix County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Hudson

+743% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Calophasia lunula

toadflax brocade

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Podisus placidus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus tomentosus

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2850%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Saint Croix County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Hudson

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+743% vs. current

New Richmond

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Little Falls Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2850% 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 Saint Croix County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2850%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Saint Croix County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Hudson

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+743% vs. current

New Richmond

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Little Falls Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2850% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Hudson

+743% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Calophasia lunula

toadflax brocade

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Podisus placidus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus tomentosus

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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