Woodfin

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodfin ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Buncombe County nearby has 48% more documented species, Woodfin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Buncombe County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Buncombe County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Very Common1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common1 obs.

Misogada unicolor

Drab Prominent

Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Lytrosis unitaria

Common Lytrosis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare1 obs.

Hypagyrtis esther

Esther Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Buncombe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+225% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+643% vs. current

Enka Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1200% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Black Mountain

Importance: 0.32

51 species

+2% vs. current

Weaverville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-48% 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 Buncombe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Buncombe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+225% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+643% vs. current

Enka Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1200% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Black Mountain

Importance: 0.32

51 species

+2% vs. current

Weaverville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-48% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Buncombe County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Very Common1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common1 obs.

Misogada unicolor

Drab Prominent

Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Lytrosis unitaria

Common Lytrosis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare1 obs.

Hypagyrtis esther

Esther Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Rare1 obs.

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