Greenville

Ecosystem Overview

The Greenville ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 68% more documented species, Greenville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common0.47 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Very Common0.37 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common0.37 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Very Common0.36 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Cicada Killer

Very Common0.36 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.36 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common0.36 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common0.36 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common0.36 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.36 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Common0.36 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.36 obs.

Sphex habenus

Occasional0.36 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional0.36 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Occasional0.27 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed Wild Petunia

Occasional0.24 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Rare0.2 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike Heliotrope

Rare0.18 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean Gecko

Rare0.17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-68% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-67% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-44% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+39% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+14% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+127% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+525% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2400% 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

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-68% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-67% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-44% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+39% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+14% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+127% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+525% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common0.47 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Very Common0.37 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common0.37 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Very Common0.36 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Cicada Killer

Very Common0.36 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.36 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common0.36 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common0.36 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common0.36 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.36 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Common0.36 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.36 obs.

Sphex habenus

Occasional0.36 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional0.36 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Occasional0.27 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed Wild Petunia

Occasional0.24 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Rare0.2 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike Heliotrope

Rare0.18 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean Gecko

Rare0.17 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-68% species diversity