Tuscola County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tuscola County ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuscola County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shay Lake, Tuscola County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Tuscola County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shay Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Common1 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+191%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tuscola County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cass City

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+191% 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 Tuscola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+191%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tuscola County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cass City

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+191% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shay Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Common1 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare1 obs.

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