Oconee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oconee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Oconee 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 Welbrook Lake, Oconee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Oconee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Welbrook Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common4 obs.

Physcia millegrana

Rosette Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Candelaria concolor

Common3 obs.

Physcia pumilior

Lesser Gray Legs

Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common2 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare2 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Rare2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oconee County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Watkinsville

Importance: 0.34

45 species

+122% 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 Oconee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oconee County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Watkinsville

Importance: 0.34

45 species

+122% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Welbrook Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common4 obs.

Physcia millegrana

Rosette Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Candelaria concolor

Common3 obs.

Physcia pumilior

Lesser Gray Legs

Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common2 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare2 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Rare2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

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