Forest County

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest County ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Forest County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crandon, Forest County hosts 1100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Forest County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Crandon

+1100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Polygonia faunus

Green Comma

Very Common2 obs.

Scoparia biplagialis

Very Common2 obs.

Erebia discoidalis

Red-Disked Alpine

Very Common2 obs.

Brotherella recurvans

Recurved Brotherella Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Aglossa cuprina

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysanympha formosa

Formosa Looper Moth

Common2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Common2 obs.

Pieris oleracea

Mustard White

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common2 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Lithophane thaxteri

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophane disposita

Occasional1 obs.

Syngrapha rectangula

Angulated Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Metalectra quadrisignata

Four-Spotted Fungus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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Eremobina claudens

Occasional1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cosmia calami

American Dun-Bar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Lithophane baileyi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Forest County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Crandon

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1100% vs. current

Kaine Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1580% vs. current

Wolf Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Butternut Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

White Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% 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 Forest County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Forest County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Crandon

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1100% vs. current

Kaine Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1580% vs. current

Wolf Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Butternut Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

White Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Crandon

+1100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Polygonia faunus

Green Comma

Very Common2 obs.

Scoparia biplagialis

Very Common2 obs.

Erebia discoidalis

Red-Disked Alpine

Very Common2 obs.

Brotherella recurvans

Recurved Brotherella Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Aglossa cuprina

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysanympha formosa

Formosa Looper Moth

Common2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Common2 obs.

Pieris oleracea

Mustard White

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common2 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Lithophane thaxteri

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophane disposita

Occasional1 obs.

Syngrapha rectangula

Angulated Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Metalectra quadrisignata

Four-Spotted Fungus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Eremobina claudens

Occasional1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cosmia calami

American Dun-Bar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Lithophane baileyi

Rare1 obs.

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