Hondo

Ecosystem Overview

The Hondo ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Medina County, Texas, 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 Devine, Hondo hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Medina County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Devine

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Very Common5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Very Common3 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common2 obs.

Rena dulcis

Texas Threadsnake

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Common2 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Leptogenys elongata

Occasional1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melipotis cellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Rare1 obs.

Tathorhynchus exsiccata

Levant blackneck moth

Rare1 obs.

Chrysolina auripennis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Medina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Medina County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-40% vs. current

Castroville

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-40% 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 Medina County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Medina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Medina County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-40% vs. current

Castroville

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-40% 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

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Devine

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Very Common5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Very Common3 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common2 obs.

Rena dulcis

Texas Threadsnake

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Common2 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Leptogenys elongata

Occasional1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melipotis cellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Rare1 obs.

Tathorhynchus exsiccata

Levant blackneck moth

Rare1 obs.

Chrysolina auripennis

Rare1 obs.

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