Leland

Ecosystem Overview

The Leland ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 71% more documented species, Leland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #59 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common0.87 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.8 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common0.74 obs.

Cryptocephalus guttulatus

Very Common0.64 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common0.64 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.64 obs.

Clitemnestra bipunctata

Common0.63 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Common0.63 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.32 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.31 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Jumping Spiders

Common0.25 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.24 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Pantala

Occasional0.19 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Occasional0.19 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Rare0.17 obs.

Holcopasites calliopsidis

Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Rare0.09 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-71% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-51% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-12% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+22% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+100% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+450% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2100% vs. current

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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

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-71% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-51% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-12% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+22% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+100% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+450% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common0.87 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.8 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common0.74 obs.

Cryptocephalus guttulatus

Very Common0.64 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common0.64 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.64 obs.

Clitemnestra bipunctata

Common0.63 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Common0.63 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.32 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.31 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Jumping Spiders

Common0.25 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.24 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Pantala

Occasional0.19 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Occasional0.19 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

Rare0.17 obs.

Holcopasites calliopsidis

Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Rare0.09 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Rare0.08 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-71% species diversity