New Castle

Ecosystem Overview

The New Castle ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in New Castle County, Delaware, 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. While Wilmington nearby has 65% more documented species, New Castle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 New Castle County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Meloe campanicollis

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Saucrobotys futilalis

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

-65% vs. current

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-82% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+500% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

-33% vs. current

Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+13% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+125% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+200% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% 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 New Castle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

-65% vs. current

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-82% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+500% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

-33% vs. current

Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+13% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+125% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+200% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Meloe campanicollis

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Saucrobotys futilalis

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Rare1 obs.

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