Bobcat Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Bobcat Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Gogebic County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gogebic County nearby has 85% more documented species, Bobcat Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 Gogebic County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Gogebic County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Feralia jocosa

Very Common2 obs.

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Pseudexentera oregonana

Very Common1 obs.

Acleris maccana

Marbled Button

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane baileyi

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane semiusta

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane thaxteri

Common1 obs.

Lithophane georgii

Common1 obs.

Lithophane fagina

Common1 obs.

Xylena nupera

Common1 obs.

Semioscopis aurorella

Common1 obs.

Caloptilia stigmatella

White-triangle Slender

Common1 obs.

Orthosia rubescens

Occasional1 obs.

Phigalia titea

Spiny Looper

Occasional1 obs.

Cerastis salicarum

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophane lanei

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gogebic County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Gogebic County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Ironwood

Importance: 0.36

26 species

-42% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

Ox Yoke Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Heart Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Redboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Twist Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% 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 Gogebic County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gogebic County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Gogebic County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Ironwood

Importance: 0.36

26 species

-42% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

Ox Yoke Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Heart Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Redboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Twist Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Gogebic County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Feralia jocosa

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Pseudexentera oregonana

Very Common1 obs.

Acleris maccana

Marbled Button

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane baileyi

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane semiusta

Very Common1 obs.

Lithophane thaxteri

Common1 obs.

Lithophane georgii

Common1 obs.

Lithophane fagina

Common1 obs.

Xylena nupera

Common1 obs.

Semioscopis aurorella

Common1 obs.

Caloptilia stigmatella

White-triangle Slender

Common1 obs.

Orthosia rubescens

Occasional1 obs.

Phigalia titea

Spiny Looper

Occasional1 obs.

Cerastis salicarum

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophane lanei

Occasional1 obs.

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