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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Brown-Shaded Gray

Mcdunnough'S Eudonia
French-Mulberry
Double-Lined Prominent

Muscadine Grape
Mottled Pipsissewa
Juniper Geometer

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Canadian Melanolophia
Green Cloverworm
Waved Tabby
Pearl Crescent

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Splendid Palpita Moth
Large Lace Border

Freenhouse Leaftier
Porcelain Gray
Common Buckeye

Red-Bordered Emerald
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilkes County County, Georgia
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 Wilkes County County.
The Wilkes County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilkes County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington nearby has 1% more documented species, Wilkes County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Wilkes County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.