Goodland Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Goodland Township ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Lapeer County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lapeer County nearby has 67% more documented species, Goodland Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Lapeer County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lapeer County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.

Dendroleon obsoletus

Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion

Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Vinternagelskivling

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Old Field Cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

Geum aleppicum

Common Avens

Rare1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lapeer County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Lapeer County

Importance: 0.43

66 species

-67% vs. current

Lapeer

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Imlay City

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+175% vs. current

Hadley Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+450% vs. current

Metamora Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Attica Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Dryden Township

Importance: 0.26

21 species

+5% vs. current

Mayfield Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+450% 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 Lapeer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lapeer County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Lapeer County

Importance: 0.43

66 species

-67% vs. current

Lapeer

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Imlay City

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+175% vs. current

Hadley Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+450% vs. current

Metamora Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Attica Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Dryden Township

Importance: 0.26

21 species

+5% vs. current

Mayfield Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+450% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lapeer County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.

Dendroleon obsoletus

Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion

Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Vinternagelskivling

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Old Field Cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

Geum aleppicum

Common Avens

Rare1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare1 obs.

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