Oceana County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oceana County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Oceana 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 Silver Lake, Oceana County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Oceana 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. Silver Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common13 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Very Common5 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common5 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Polydrusus formosus

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common3 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Machimus sadyates

Occasional2 obs.

Discobola annulata

Occasional2 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare2 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oceana County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Pentwater Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Stony Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hart

Importance: 0.29

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 Oceana County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oceana County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Pentwater Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Stony Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hart

Importance: 0.29

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. Silver Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common13 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Very Common5 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common5 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Polydrusus formosus

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common3 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Machimus sadyates

Occasional2 obs.

Discobola annulata

Occasional2 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare2 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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