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Ready Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ready Lake ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in alger 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 Alger County nearby has 79% more documented species, Ready Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 6 alger county County natural areas, placing it in the 17th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
15
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 6 locations
17th percentile for diversity
vs. Alger County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Iridopsis vellivolata

Iridopsis vellivolata

Large Purplish Gray

Very Common2 obs.
Acleris maccana

Acleris maccana

Marbled Button

Very Common1 obs.
Acleris nivisellana

Acleris nivisellana

Very Common1 obs.
Eupsilia tristigmata

Eupsilia tristigmata

Very Common1 obs.
Eupsilia vinulenta

Eupsilia vinulenta

Very Common1 obs.
Lithophane semiusta

Lithophane semiusta

Common1 obs.
Lithophane pexata

Lithophane pexata

Common1 obs.
Litholomia napaea

Litholomia napaea

Common1 obs.
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Trichordestra tacoma

Common1 obs.
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Papestra quadrata

Common1 obs.
Gluphisia avimacula

Gluphisia avimacula

Common1 obs.
Hydriomena perfracta

Hydriomena perfracta

Shattered Hydriomena Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Lomographa glomeraria

Lomographa glomeraria

Occasional1 obs.
Feralia comstocki

Feralia comstocki

Occasional1 obs.
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Zale lunifera

Occasional1 obs.
Zale aeruginosa

Zale aeruginosa

Green-Dusted Zale Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Zale minerea

Zale minerea

Occasional1 obs.
Zale duplicata

Zale duplicata

Rare1 obs.
Orthosia revicta

Orthosia revicta

Subdued Quaker Moth

Rare1 obs.
Selenia kentaria

Selenia kentaria

Kent'S Geometer Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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