Howard Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Howard Lake ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cass County nearby has 75% more documented species, Howard Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cass County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Nemorimyza posticata

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Very Common2 obs.

Palustricodon aparinoides

bedstraw bellflower

Very Common2 obs.

Phytomyza agromyzina

Very Common1 obs.

Phytomyza plumiseta

Common1 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Common1 obs.

Calycomyza promissa

Common1 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Common1 obs.

Ophiomyia maura

Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Occasional1 obs.

Profenusa thomsoni

Rare1 obs.

Pelecinus polyturator

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cass County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cass County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-75% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Cass Lake

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2400% vs. current

East Gull Lake

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+108% 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 Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cass County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cass County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-75% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Cass Lake

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2400% vs. current

East Gull Lake

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+108% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cass County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Nemorimyza posticata

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Very Common2 obs.

Palustricodon aparinoides

bedstraw bellflower

Very Common2 obs.

Phytomyza agromyzina

Very Common1 obs.

Phytomyza plumiseta

Common1 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Common1 obs.

Calycomyza promissa

Common1 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Common1 obs.

Ophiomyia maura

Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Occasional1 obs.

Profenusa thomsoni

Rare1 obs.

Pelecinus polyturator

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Rare1 obs.

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