Charlo
Ecosystem Overview
The Charlo ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 75% more documented species, Charlo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 lake 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 25 total documented species.
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Bombus mixtus
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
Xestoleptura crassipes
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Eupeodes fumipennis
Eupeodes volucris
Oecanthus quadripunctatus
Fourspotted Tree Cricket
Autographa californica
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln Sparrow
Stictoleptura canadensis
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Charlowithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.