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West Fargo

Ecosystem Overview

The West Fargo ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in cass county, north dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fargo nearby has 67% more documented species, West Fargo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 cass county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
14
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 4 locations
25th percentile for diversity
vs. Fargo
-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Eunemobius carolinus

Eunemobius carolinus

Carolina Ground Cricket

Very Common4 obs.
Diplolepis spinosa

Diplolepis spinosa

Very Common4 obs.
Micromus subanticus

Micromus subanticus

Very Common2 obs.
Bassettia flavipes

Bassettia flavipes

Very Common2 obs.
Dasineura pellex

Dasineura pellex

Very Common1 obs.
Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Common1 obs.
Hibiscus trionum

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Common1 obs.
Aceria caulleryi

Aceria caulleryi

Common1 obs.
Badister neopulchellus

Badister neopulchellus

Common1 obs.
Melissodes bimaculatus

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Common1 obs.
Contarinia citrina

Contarinia citrina

Common1 obs.
Phalangium opilio

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional1 obs.
Aceria fraxiniflora

Aceria fraxiniflora

Occasional1 obs.
Cystiphora sonchi

Cystiphora sonchi

Occasional1 obs.
Diplolepis rosaefolii

Diplolepis rosaefolii

Occasional1 obs.
Acraspis quercushirta

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cass County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement West Fargowithin Cass County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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