Town Of Cross Plains

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Cross Plains ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shovelers Sink, Town Of Cross Plains hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Cross Plains County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shovelers Sink

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common3 obs.

Triosteum aurantiacum

Wild Coffee

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Acleris semipurpurana

Very Common2 obs.

Triosteum perfoliatum

feverwort

Common2 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Common2 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Common2 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Cross Plains County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Shovelers Sink

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Town of Cross Plains County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Cross Plains County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Shovelers Sink

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shovelers Sink

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common3 obs.

Triosteum aurantiacum

Wild Coffee

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Acleris semipurpurana

Very Common2 obs.

Triosteum perfoliatum

feverwort

Common2 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Common2 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Common2 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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