Midland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Midland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Midland 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 Lincoln Township, Midland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Midland County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln Township

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common54 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common27 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Very Common24 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common13 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common11 obs.

Ectoedemia populella

Common11 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common11 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common11 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common10 obs.

Macrodiplosis erubescens

Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional9 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional9 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Occasional9 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Occasional9 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional8 obs.

Kokkocynips imbricariae

Banded Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional8 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare8 obs.

Macrodiplosis niveipila

Rare8 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Midland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Six Island Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Larkin Township

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mills Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pine River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Brine Pond Number 6

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Midland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Midland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Six Island Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Larkin Township

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mills Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pine River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Brine Pond Number 6

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln Township

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common54 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common27 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Very Common24 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common13 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common11 obs.

Ectoedemia populella

Common11 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common11 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common11 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common10 obs.

Macrodiplosis erubescens

Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional9 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional9 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Occasional9 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Occasional9 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional8 obs.

Kokkocynips imbricariae

Banded Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional8 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare8 obs.

Macrodiplosis niveipila

Rare8 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Rare8 obs.

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