Lost River State Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Lost River State Forest ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Roseau County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roseau County nearby has 29% more documented species, Lost River State Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Roseau County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseau County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common2.19 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S Slipper

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Papaipema aweme

Aweme Borer Moth

Very Common1.11 obs.

Leucorrhinia proxima

Belted Whiteface

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

Yellow Lady'S Slipper

Common1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

Wood Horsetail

Common0.91 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.89 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.88 obs.

Anathix puta

Puta Sallow

Common0.84 obs.

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Coenophila opacifrons

Blueberry Dart

Common0.84 obs.

Eucirroedia pampina

Scalloped Sallow

Occasional0.84 obs.

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Euxoa perpolita

Polished Dart

Occasional0.84 obs.

Dysstroma citrata

Dark Marbled Carpet

Occasional0.84 obs.

Nepytia canosaria

False Hemlock Looper

Occasional0.84 obs.

Meropleon diversicolor

Multicolored Sedgeminer Moth

Occasional0.84 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Occasional0.84 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Rare0.84 obs.

Catocala relicta

White Underwing

Rare0.84 obs.

Amphipoea americana

American Ear Moth

Rare0.84 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roseau County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseau County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-29% vs. current

Roseau River Wma

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+42% vs. current

Roseau Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+59% vs. current

Hayes Lake State Park

in Roseau

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+59% vs. current

Nereson Wma

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+170% vs. current

Warroad

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+500% vs. current

Cedar Bend Wma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Greenbush

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5300% 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 Roseau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roseau County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseau County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-29% vs. current

Roseau River Wma

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+42% vs. current

Roseau Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+59% vs. current

Hayes Lake State Park

in Roseau

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+59% vs. current

Nereson Wma

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+170% vs. current

Warroad

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+500% vs. current

Cedar Bend Wma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Greenbush

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common2.19 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S Slipper

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Papaipema aweme

Aweme Borer Moth

Very Common1.11 obs.

Leucorrhinia proxima

Belted Whiteface

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

Yellow Lady'S Slipper

Common1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

Wood Horsetail

Common0.91 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.89 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.88 obs.

Anathix puta

Puta Sallow

Common0.84 obs.

No image

Coenophila opacifrons

Blueberry Dart

Common0.84 obs.

Eucirroedia pampina

Scalloped Sallow

Occasional0.84 obs.

No image

Euxoa perpolita

Polished Dart

Occasional0.84 obs.

Dysstroma citrata

Dark Marbled Carpet

Occasional0.84 obs.

Nepytia canosaria

False Hemlock Looper

Occasional0.84 obs.

Meropleon diversicolor

Multicolored Sedgeminer Moth

Occasional0.84 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Occasional0.84 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Rare0.84 obs.

Catocala relicta

White Underwing

Rare0.84 obs.

Amphipoea americana

American Ear Moth

Rare0.84 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseau County

-29% species diversity