Banks County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Banks County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Banks 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 Reservoir 51, Banks County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Banks County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Reservoir 51

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common9 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common4 obs.

Lampropeltis getula

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Common4 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common3 obs.

Myzinum obscurum

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Reservoir 51

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common9 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common4 obs.

Lampropeltis getula

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Common4 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common3 obs.

Myzinum obscurum

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Deltochilum gibbosum

Rare2 obs.

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