Murdock
Ecosystem Overview
The Murdock ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in swift county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Swift County nearby has 73% more documented species, Murdock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 swift county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Liposthenes glechomae
Neolasioptera helianthi
Puccinia malvacearum
Mallow Rust
Calycomyza malvae
Asphondylia helianthiglobulus
Asteromyia laeviana
Pilodiplosis helianthibulla
Celticecis celtiphyllia
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Proteoteras willingana
Hyalophora cecropia
Cecropia Silkmoth
Boisea trivittata
Colopha ulmicola
elm cockscombgall aphid
Erysiphe syringae
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Physostegia virginiana
obedient plant
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Helianthus maximiliani
Maximilian's Sunflower
Roeseliana roeselii
Roesel's Bush Cricket
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
Four-Spotted Sap Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Murdockwithin Swift County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.