Wisconsin's rare animals

 
 
 
 
Scientific Name Common Name Global Rank State Rank Federal Status WI Status Animal Group

A Non-biting Midge (Pseudodiamesa pertinax)

 

 

 

 

 

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No NHI Occurrences Mapped

Pseudodiamesa pertinax (A Non-biting Midge) occurs in cold headwater streams and springs. In their larval stage, they can be found in many stream habitats. However, some Diptera species, such as midges, can be found in lakes. They are important in both aquatic and terrestrial food webs.

 
 
 

Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) are associated with habitats (or natural communities) and places on the landscape. Understanding relationships among SGCN, natural communities and ecological landscapes help us make decisions about issues affecting SGCN and their habitat and how to respond. Download the Wildlife Action Plan association score spreadsheet to explore rare species, natural communities and ecological landscape associations

Conservation actions respond to issues or threats, which adversely affect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) or their habitats. Besides actions such as restoring wetlands or planting resilient tree species in northern communities, research, surveys and monitoring are also among conservation actions described in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan because lack of information can threaten our ability to successfully preserve and care for natural resources.