Ionia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ionia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Ionia 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 Sessions Lake, Ionia County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Ionia County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sessions Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acleris semipurpurana

Very Common5 obs.

Maliattha synochitis

Black-Dotted Glyph

Very Common5 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Leptocerus americanus

Very Common4 obs.

Petrophila bifascialis

Very Common4 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common4 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common2 obs.

Scoparia biplagialis

Common2 obs.

Pasiphila rectangulata

Green Pug

Common2 obs.

Penstemon hirsutus

hairy beardtongue

Common2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common2 obs.

Cenopis pettitana

Occasional2 obs.

Anageshna primordialis

Yellow-Spotted Webworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Compsobata univitta

Occasional1 obs.

Platycentropus radiatus

Rare1 obs.

Oecetis cinerascens

Rare1 obs.

Stenacron interpunctatum

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ionia County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Muir

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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 Ionia County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ionia County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Muir

Importance: 0.26

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sessions Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acleris semipurpurana

Very Common5 obs.

Maliattha synochitis

Black-Dotted Glyph

Very Common5 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Leptocerus americanus

Very Common4 obs.

Petrophila bifascialis

Very Common4 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common4 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common2 obs.

Scoparia biplagialis

Common2 obs.

Pasiphila rectangulata

Green Pug

Common2 obs.

Penstemon hirsutus

hairy beardtongue

Common2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common2 obs.

Cenopis pettitana

Occasional2 obs.

Anageshna primordialis

Yellow-Spotted Webworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Compsobata univitta

Occasional1 obs.

Platycentropus radiatus

Rare1 obs.

Oecetis cinerascens

Rare1 obs.

Stenacron interpunctatum

Rare1 obs.

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