Waller County

Ecosystem Overview

The Waller County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Waller County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hempstead, Waller County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Waller County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common7 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common6 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common6 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common6 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common5 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common5 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

hairy clustervine

Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional5 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional5 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare5 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Waller County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+525% vs. current

Brookshire

Importance: 0.28

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pattison

Importance: 0.23

4 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 Waller County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Waller County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+525% vs. current

Brookshire

Importance: 0.28

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pattison

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common7 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common6 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common6 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common6 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common5 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common5 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

hairy clustervine

Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional5 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional5 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare5 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare5 obs.

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