Alabaster

Ecosystem Overview

The Alabaster ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 68% more documented species, Alabaster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Rhyacionia rigidana

Very Common2 obs.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Very Common2 obs.

Digrammia gnophosaria

Hollow-spotted Angle

Very Common2 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Very Common1 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Phosphila miselioides

Spotted Phosphila Moth

Common1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Common1 obs.

Colobochyla interpuncta

Yellow-Lined Owlet Moth

Common1 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Common1 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Common1 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lochmaeus bilineata

Double-Lined Prominent Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dicymolomia julianalis

Occasional1 obs.

Palpita magniferalis

Occasional1 obs.

Eupithecia miserulata

Common Eupithecia

Rare1 obs.

Lomographa glomeraria

Rare1 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-68% vs. current

Pelham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-68% vs. current

Chelsea

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+19% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

Lunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+967% vs. current

Columbiana

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.30

14 species

+129% 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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-68% vs. current

Pelham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-68% vs. current

Chelsea

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+19% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

Lunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+967% vs. current

Columbiana

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.30

14 species

+129% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Rhyacionia rigidana

Very Common2 obs.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Very Common2 obs.

Digrammia gnophosaria

Hollow-spotted Angle

Very Common2 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Very Common1 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Phosphila miselioides

Spotted Phosphila Moth

Common1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Common1 obs.

Colobochyla interpuncta

Yellow-Lined Owlet Moth

Common1 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Common1 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Common1 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lochmaeus bilineata

Double-Lined Prominent Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dicymolomia julianalis

Occasional1 obs.

Palpita magniferalis

Occasional1 obs.

Eupithecia miserulata

Common Eupithecia

Rare1 obs.

Lomographa glomeraria

Rare1 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Rare1 obs.

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