Lenawee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lenawee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Lenawee County, Michigan, 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. Compared to nearby Adrian, Lenawee County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Lenawee County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Adrian

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common10 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Tharsalea dorcas

Very Common3 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Long-Fruit Anemone

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium discolor

Pasture Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lenawee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Adrian

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Morenci

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Lenawee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lenawee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Adrian

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Clinton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Morenci

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Adrian

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common10 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Tharsalea dorcas

Very Common3 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Long-Fruit Anemone

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium discolor

Pasture Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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