Paulding County

Ecosystem Overview

The Paulding County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Paulding County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pine Valley Lake, Paulding County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Paulding County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Pine Valley Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratonyx satanaria

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Anisota peigleri

Peigler's Oakworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Paulding County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+1100% vs. current

Hiram

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5900% 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 Paulding County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Paulding County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+1100% vs. current

Hiram

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Pine Valley Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratonyx satanaria

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Anisota peigleri

Peigler's Oakworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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