Dubuque
Ecosystem Overview
The Dubuque ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in dubuque county, iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dubuque County nearby has 60% more documented species, Dubuque offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 dubuque county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Aeshna umbrosa
Shadow Darner
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Graptemys geographica
common map turtle
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Linum sulcatum
Grooved Flax
Oxalis violacea
violet wood-sorrel
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Liatris cylindracea
few-head blazingstar
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Regional Wildlife Network
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