Lake Stevens

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Stevens ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Snohomish County, Washington, 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. While Everett nearby has 38% more documented species, Lake Stevens offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 35 Snohomish County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 35 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Tipula oleracea

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Trochosa ruricola

Occasional1 obs.

Ecliptopera silaceata

small phoenix

Occasional1 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Rare1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-38% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

+22% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+88% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

+19% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

+68% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% 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 Snohomish County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-38% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

+22% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+88% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

+19% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

+68% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 35 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Tipula oleracea

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Trochosa ruricola

Occasional1 obs.

Ecliptopera silaceata

small phoenix

Occasional1 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Rare1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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