Laurel Hollow

Ecosystem Overview

The Laurel Hollow ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 39% more documented species, Laurel Hollow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 55 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common3 obs.

Hapithus saltator

Jumping Bush Cricket

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Achatia distincta

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Rare1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-39% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+771% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+771% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-39% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+239% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1425% 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-39% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+771% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+771% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-39% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+239% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1425% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 55 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common3 obs.

Hapithus saltator

Jumping Bush Cricket

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Achatia distincta

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Rare1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare1 obs.

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