Butte

Ecosystem Overview

The Butte ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, 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. Compared to nearby Wasilla, Butte hosts 271% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 21 Matanuska-Susitna County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Wasilla

+271% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Dasineura epilobii

Very Common11 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Ammophila azteca

Very Common3 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common3 obs.

Cerceris nigrescens

Common3 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common3 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common3 obs.

Oxybelus uniglumis

Common Spiny Digger Wasp

Common2 obs.

Elasmostethus interstinctus

Birch Shieldbug

Common2 obs.

Podalonia robusta

Occasional2 obs.

Sitona lineellus

Occasional2 obs.

Coleophora trifolii

Large Clover Case-Bearer

Occasional2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Alysson triangulifer

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinusa antirrhini

Rare2 obs.

Cimbex americana

Rare1 obs.

Calvia quatuordecimguttata

Cream-Spot Ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+232%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wasilla

Importance: 0.45

17 species

+271% vs. current

Matanuska-susitna

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-37% vs. current

Palmer

Importance: 0.38

11 species

+473% vs. current

Lake Lucile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+950% vs. current

Bonnie Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Beyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1475% vs. current

South Rolly Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Talkeetna Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3050% 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 Matanuska-Susitna County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+232%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wasilla

Importance: 0.45

17 species

+271% vs. current

Matanuska-susitna

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-37% vs. current

Palmer

Importance: 0.38

11 species

+473% vs. current

Lake Lucile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+950% vs. current

Bonnie Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Beyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1475% vs. current

South Rolly Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Talkeetna Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3050% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Wasilla

+271% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Dasineura epilobii

Very Common11 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Ammophila azteca

Very Common3 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common3 obs.

Cerceris nigrescens

Common3 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common3 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common3 obs.

Oxybelus uniglumis

Common Spiny Digger Wasp

Common2 obs.

Elasmostethus interstinctus

Birch Shieldbug

Common2 obs.

Podalonia robusta

Occasional2 obs.

Sitona lineellus

Occasional2 obs.

Coleophora trifolii

Large Clover Case-Bearer

Occasional2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Alysson triangulifer

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinusa antirrhini

Rare2 obs.

Cimbex americana

Rare1 obs.

Calvia quatuordecimguttata

Cream-Spot Ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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