Chowan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chowan County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Chowan County, North Carolina, 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 Edenton, Chowan County hosts 370% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Chowan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Edenton

+370% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ululodes quadripunctatus

Four-spotted Owlfly

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Arta olivalis

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Ogdoconta cinereola

Very Common2 obs.

Pococera expandens

Striped Oak Webworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common2 obs.

Epicauta vittata

Common2 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Common2 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Common2 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Choristoneura rosaceana

Occasional2 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Sciota uvinella

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Galerucella nymphaeae

Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Colaspis brunnea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+370%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Edenton

Importance: 0.39

20 species

+370% 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 Chowan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+370%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Edenton

Importance: 0.39

20 species

+370% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Edenton

+370% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ululodes quadripunctatus

Four-spotted Owlfly

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Arta olivalis

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Ogdoconta cinereola

Very Common2 obs.

Pococera expandens

Striped Oak Webworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common2 obs.

Epicauta vittata

Common2 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Common2 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Common2 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Choristoneura rosaceana

Occasional2 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Sciota uvinella

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Galerucella nymphaeae

Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Colaspis brunnea

Rare1 obs.

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