Decorah
Ecosystem Overview
The Decorah ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in winneshiek county, iowa, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 winneshiek county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Cerioporus squamosus
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Alsophila pometaria
Fall Cankerworm Moth
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
Juniper-Apple Rust
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lampsilis cardium
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Lasmigona costata
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Nephelodes minians
Bronzed Cutworm
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Haematopis grataria
Chickweed Geometer
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Decorahwithin Winneshiek County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.