Arlington

Ecosystem Overview

The Arlington ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 72% more documented species, Arlington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Anagrapha falcifera

Celery Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Rare1 obs.

Coreopsis palmata

prairie coreopsis

Rare1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+460% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+180% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Poynette

Importance: 0.34

38 species

-26% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+75% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+300% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+460% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+180% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Poynette

Importance: 0.34

38 species

-26% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+75% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+300% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Anagrapha falcifera

Celery Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Rare1 obs.

Coreopsis palmata

prairie coreopsis

Rare1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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