Hernando

Ecosystem Overview

The Hernando ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Southaven, Hernando hosts 113% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 DeSoto County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Southaven

+113% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Very Common2 obs.

Elytrimitatrix undata

Very Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Very Common1 obs.

Endothia gyrosa

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Compsus auricephalus

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Byssomerulius corium

Netted Crust

Occasional1 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+113% vs. current

Desoto County

Importance: 0.42

97 species

-82% vs. current

Olive Branch

Importance: 0.42

21 species

-19% 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 DeSoto County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+113% vs. current

Desoto County

Importance: 0.42

97 species

-82% vs. current

Olive Branch

Importance: 0.42

21 species

-19% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Southaven

+113% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Very Common2 obs.

Elytrimitatrix undata

Very Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Very Common1 obs.

Endothia gyrosa

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Compsus auricephalus

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Byssomerulius corium

Netted Crust

Occasional1 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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