Greensboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Greensboro ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Caroline County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Caroline County nearby has 70% more documented species, Greensboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Caroline 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Caroline County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Spoladea recurvalis

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Caroline County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Caroline County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+400% vs. current

Ridgely

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+1400% 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 Caroline County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Caroline County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Caroline County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+400% vs. current

Ridgely

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+1400% 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Caroline County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Spoladea recurvalis

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Rare1 obs.

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