Lapeer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lapeer County ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Lapeer County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lapeer, Lapeer County hosts 3200% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Lapeer County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Lapeer

+3200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Ranunculus longirostris

Curly White Water-Crowfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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Chionodes obscurusella

Occasional1 obs.

Stegasta bosqueella

Occasional1 obs.

Agonopterix curvilineella

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+725%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lapeer County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Lapeer

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Imlay City

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+725% vs. current

Hadley Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+1550% vs. current

Goodland Township

Importance: 0.26

22 species

+200% vs. current

Metamora Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Attica Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Dryden Township

Importance: 0.26

21 species

+214% vs. current

Mayfield Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1550% 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 Lapeer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+725%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lapeer County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Lapeer

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Imlay City

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+725% vs. current

Hadley Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+1550% vs. current

Goodland Township

Importance: 0.26

22 species

+200% vs. current

Metamora Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Attica Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Dryden Township

Importance: 0.26

21 species

+214% vs. current

Mayfield Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1550% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Lapeer

+3200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Ranunculus longirostris

Curly White Water-Crowfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Chionodes obscurusella

Occasional1 obs.

Stegasta bosqueella

Occasional1 obs.

Agonopterix curvilineella

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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