West Fargo

Ecosystem Overview

The West Fargo ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fargo nearby has 67% more documented species, West Fargo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Fargo

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Eunemobius carolinus

Carolina Ground Cricket

Very Common4 obs.

Diplolepis spinosa

Very Common4 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Very Common2 obs.

Bassettia flavipes

Very Common2 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Very Common1 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Common1 obs.

Aceria caulleryi

Common1 obs.

Badister neopulchellus

Common1 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Common1 obs.

Contarinia citrina

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional1 obs.

Aceria fraxiniflora

Occasional1 obs.

Cystiphora sonchi

Occasional1 obs.

Diplolepis rosaefolii

Occasional1 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cass County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fargo

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-67% vs. current

Cass County

Importance: 0.38

70 species

-77% vs. current

Horace

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+1500% 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 Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cass County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fargo

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-67% vs. current

Cass County

Importance: 0.38

70 species

-77% vs. current

Horace

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+1500% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Fargo

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Eunemobius carolinus

Carolina Ground Cricket

Very Common4 obs.

Diplolepis spinosa

Very Common4 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Very Common2 obs.

Bassettia flavipes

Very Common2 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Very Common1 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Common1 obs.

Aceria caulleryi

Common1 obs.

Badister neopulchellus

Common1 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Common1 obs.

Contarinia citrina

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional1 obs.

Aceria fraxiniflora

Occasional1 obs.

Cystiphora sonchi

Occasional1 obs.

Diplolepis rosaefolii

Occasional1 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional1 obs.

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