Pickens County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickens County ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Pickens County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Tamarack, Pickens County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pickens County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Tamarack

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Ulolonche culea

Sheathed Quaker

Very Common3 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Very Common2 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Common2 obs.

Hypsoropha monilis

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Dinumma deponens

Common1 obs.

Phosphila miselioides

Spotted Phosphila Moth

Common1 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Common1 obs.

Tortricidia testacea

Occasional1 obs.

Marathyssa basalis

Occasional1 obs.

Ptichodis bistrigata

Southern Ptichodis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrgota undata

Occasional1 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Dicaelus purpuratus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pickens County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1317% 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 Pickens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pickens County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1317% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Tamarack

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Ulolonche culea

Sheathed Quaker

Very Common3 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Very Common2 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Common2 obs.

Hypsoropha monilis

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Dinumma deponens

Common1 obs.

Phosphila miselioides

Spotted Phosphila Moth

Common1 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Common1 obs.

Tortricidia testacea

Occasional1 obs.

Marathyssa basalis

Occasional1 obs.

Ptichodis bistrigata

Southern Ptichodis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrgota undata

Occasional1 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Dicaelus purpuratus

Rare1 obs.

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