Butner

Ecosystem Overview

The Butner ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Granville County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oxford, Butner hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Granville County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxford

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common2 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common1 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Downy Wood Mint

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza procumbens

Trailing Bush-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Occasional1 obs.

Strophostyles umbellata

perennial wild bean

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Tragia urticifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare1 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Granville County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Granville County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-50% vs. current

Creedmoor

Importance: 0.27

55 species

-9% 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 Granville County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Granville County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Granville County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-50% vs. current

Creedmoor

Importance: 0.27

55 species

-9% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxford

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common2 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common1 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Downy Wood Mint

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza procumbens

Trailing Bush-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Occasional1 obs.

Strophostyles umbellata

perennial wild bean

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Tragia urticifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare1 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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