Leland

Ecosystem Overview

The Leland ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 42% more documented species, Leland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common2.14 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Cryptocephalus guttulatus

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1 obs.

Clitemnestra bipunctata

Common1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.62 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.57 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Jumping Spiders

Common0.49 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.47 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.44 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.43 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Occasional0.43 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Occasional0.42 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Pantala

Occasional0.39 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.38 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Rare0.26 obs.

Holcopasites calliopsidis

Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-42% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-40% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+80% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+150% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+105% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+309% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1025% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4400% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-42% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-40% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+80% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+150% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+105% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+309% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1025% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common2.14 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Cryptocephalus guttulatus

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1 obs.

Clitemnestra bipunctata

Common1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.62 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.57 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Jumping Spiders

Common0.49 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.47 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.44 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.43 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Occasional0.43 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Occasional0.42 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Pantala

Occasional0.39 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.38 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Rare0.26 obs.

Holcopasites calliopsidis

Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Rare0.2 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-42% species diversity