Marquette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marquette County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, 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 Lake Emery, Marquette County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Marquette County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Emery

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Very Common3 obs.

Satyrium edwardsii

Edwards' Hairstreak

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Catocala similis

Similar Underwing

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala amestris

The Leadplant Underwing Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chytonix palliatricula

Cloaked Marvel Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala meskei

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala coccinata

Scarlet Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala connubialis

Connubial Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1850%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Burnita

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+767% vs. current

Wood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Montello

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Neshkoro

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1850% 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 Marquette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1850%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Burnita

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+767% vs. current

Wood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Montello

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Neshkoro

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1850% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Emery

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Very Common3 obs.

Satyrium edwardsii

Edwards' Hairstreak

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Catocala similis

Similar Underwing

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala amestris

The Leadplant Underwing Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chytonix palliatricula

Cloaked Marvel Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala meskei

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala coccinata

Scarlet Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala connubialis

Connubial Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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