Dover

Ecosystem Overview

The Dover ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Joseph Island, Dover hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Joseph Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Viola arvensis

Field Pansy

Common2 obs.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-6% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+309% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+840% vs. current

McGinnis Pond

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+100% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

+124% vs. current

Killens Pond

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+135% 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 Kent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-6% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+309% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+840% vs. current

McGinnis Pond

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+100% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

+124% vs. current

Killens Pond

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+135% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Joseph Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Viola arvensis

Field Pansy

Common2 obs.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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