Vidalia

Ecosystem Overview

The Vidalia ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concordia Parish nearby has 42% more documented species, Vidalia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Concordia Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Concordia Parish

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Homalodisca vitripennis

Leafhopper

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophilus ovatus

Very Common2 obs.

Acalymma vittatum

Very Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Very Common1 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Cerodontha dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Occasional1 obs.

Dasineura gleditchiae

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Occasional1 obs.

Cremastobombycia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare1 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Concordia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Concordia Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-42% vs. current

Ridgecrest

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+1833% vs. current

West Ferriday

Importance: 0.19

100 species

-42% 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 Concordia Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Concordia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Concordia Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-42% vs. current

Ridgecrest

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+1833% vs. current

West Ferriday

Importance: 0.19

100 species

-42% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Concordia Parish

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Homalodisca vitripennis

Leafhopper

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophilus ovatus

Very Common2 obs.

Acalymma vittatum

Very Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Very Common1 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Cerodontha dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Occasional1 obs.

Dasineura gleditchiae

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Occasional1 obs.

Cremastobombycia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare1 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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