Rockdale County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockdale County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockdale County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Weaver Lake, Rockdale County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Rockdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Weaver Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Packera dubia

Common3 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional2 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rockdale County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Scout Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Upper Alexander Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Rockdale County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rockdale County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Scout Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Upper Alexander Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Weaver Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Packera dubia

Common3 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional2 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare2 obs.

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