Middle Loup River

Ecosystem Overview

The Middle Loup River ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Blaine County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blaine County nearby has 91% more documented species, Middle Loup River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Blaine County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Blaine County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.56 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.33 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.2 obs.

Eumacaria madopata

Brown-Bordered Geometer

Very Common0.05 obs.

Idaea demissaria

Red-Bordered Wave

Very Common0.05 obs.

Sparganothis unifasciana

One-Lined Sparganothis Moth

Common0.05 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Blaine County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-91% vs. current

Brewster

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+40% vs. current

White Tail Campground

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Brewster

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

Brewster Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

Dismal River

Importance: 0.40

46 species

-85% 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 Blaine County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.56 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.33 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.2 obs.

Eumacaria madopata

Brown-Bordered Geometer

Very Common0.05 obs.

Idaea demissaria

Red-Bordered Wave

Very Common0.05 obs.

Sparganothis unifasciana

One-Lined Sparganothis Moth

Common0.05 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Blaine County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-91% vs. current

Brewster

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+40% vs. current

White Tail Campground

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Brewster

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

Brewster Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

Dismal River

Importance: 0.40

46 species

-85% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Blaine County

-91% species diversity