La Crosse

Ecosystem Overview

The La Crosse ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While La Crosse County nearby has 36% more documented species, La Crosse offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 La Crosse County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. La Crosse County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Very Common3 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare1 obs.

Aedes vexans

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in La Crosse County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

La Crosse County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-36% vs. current

Onalaska

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+540% 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 La Crosse County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in La Crosse County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

La Crosse County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-36% vs. current

Onalaska

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+540% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. La Crosse County

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Very Common3 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare1 obs.

Aedes vexans

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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