Schenk-atwood-starkweather-yahara

Ecosystem Overview

The Schenk-atwood-starkweather-yahara ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Dane County, 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. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 115 Dane County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 115 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common8 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common7 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Common7 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common6 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Common6 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Common4 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Hypsopygia costalis

Gold Triangle

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Dicromantispa sayi

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

+43% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+456% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Dane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

+43% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+456% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 115 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common8 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common7 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Common7 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common6 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Common6 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Common4 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Hypsopygia costalis

Gold Triangle

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Dicromantispa sayi

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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