Dade City

Ecosystem Overview

The Dade City ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Pasco County, Florida, 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 Pasco County nearby has 82% more documented species, Dade City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Pasco County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasco County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common2 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common2 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Very Common1 obs.

Mischocyttarus mexicanus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Common1 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Common1 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Occasional1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen's eyes

Occasional1 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Occasional1 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional1 obs.

Maekistocera longipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pasco County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasco County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-82% vs. current

Zephyrhills

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+64% vs. current

New Port Richey

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+350% vs. current

Port Richey

Importance: 0.28

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 Pasco County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pasco County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasco County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-82% vs. current

Zephyrhills

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+64% vs. current

New Port Richey

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+350% vs. current

Port Richey

Importance: 0.28

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasco County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common2 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common2 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Very Common1 obs.

Mischocyttarus mexicanus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Common1 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Common1 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Occasional1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen's eyes

Occasional1 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Occasional1 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional1 obs.

Maekistocera longipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Rare1 obs.

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