Lake Mary

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Mary ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Seminole County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 Seminole County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common4 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Telebasis byersi

Duckweed Firetail

Very Common3 obs.

Arigomphus pallidus

Gray-green Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Very Common3 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Common2 obs.

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Stichopogon abdominalis

Common2 obs.

Coryphaeschna ingens

Regal Darner

Common2 obs.

Proctacanthus brevipennis

Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common2 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common2 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Momordica charantia

Balsampear

Occasional2 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Occasional2 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional2 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Rare2 obs.

Progomphus alachuensis

Tawny Sanddragon

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Seminole County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common4 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Telebasis byersi

Duckweed Firetail

Very Common3 obs.

Arigomphus pallidus

Gray-green Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Very Common3 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Common2 obs.

No image

Stichopogon abdominalis

Common2 obs.

Coryphaeschna ingens

Regal Darner

Common2 obs.

Proctacanthus brevipennis

Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common2 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common2 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Momordica charantia

Balsampear

Occasional2 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Occasional2 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional2 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Rare2 obs.

Progomphus alachuensis

Tawny Sanddragon

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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