Gates County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gates County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Gates County, North Carolina, 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. Compared to nearby Merchants Millpond, Gates County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gates County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Merchants Millpond

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Very Common3 obs.

Copestylum vittatum

Common3 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Crangonyx serratus

serrate crangonyctid

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus strumosus

Common2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Spoon-Leaf Yucca

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Occasional2 obs.

Crocanthemum canadense

Canada Rockrose

Occasional2 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

fetterbush

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gates County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Merchants Millpond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% 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 Gates County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gates County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Merchants Millpond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Merchants Millpond

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Very Common3 obs.

Copestylum vittatum

Common3 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Crangonyx serratus

serrate crangonyctid

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus strumosus

Common2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Spoon-Leaf Yucca

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Occasional2 obs.

Crocanthemum canadense

Canada Rockrose

Occasional2 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

fetterbush

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare2 obs.

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