Florence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Florence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Florence 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. Compared to nearby Spread Eagle Chain Lake, Florence County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Florence County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Spread Eagle Chain Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Common2 obs.

Trichophorum alpinum

Alpine Bulrush

Common2 obs.

Polygonia faunus

Green Comma

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia antiqua

Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala praeclara

Praeclara Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Apamea vultuosa

Rare1 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Florence County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Edith Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Whisker Lake

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 Florence County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Florence County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Edith Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Whisker Lake

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Spread Eagle Chain Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Common2 obs.

Trichophorum alpinum

Alpine Bulrush

Common2 obs.

Polygonia faunus

Green Comma

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia antiqua

Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala praeclara

Praeclara Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Apamea vultuosa

Rare1 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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