Douglas County
Ecosystem Overview
The Douglas County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in douglas county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alexandria, Douglas County hosts 1117% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 douglas county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Dreissena polymorpha
zebra mussel
Nuphar variegata
Yellow Cow-Lily
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Donacia proxima
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Equisetum hyemale
rough horsetail
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus borealis
Northern amber bumble bee
Lochmaeus bilineata
Double-Lined Prominent Moth
Limnephilus ornatus
Olpodiplosis helianthi
Neolasioptera helianthi
Platycentropus radiatus
Lacinipolia olivacea
Bombus citrinus
Lemon cuckoo bumble bee
Physonota helianthi
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Douglas County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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