Boone

Ecosystem Overview

The Boone ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Watauga County, North Carolina, 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 Watauga County nearby has 37% more documented species, Boone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Watauga County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Watauga County

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Suillus americanus

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Oenothera gaura

Biennial Bee-Blossom

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common2 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Eupeodes pomus

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Watauga County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Watauga County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-37% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Chetola Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3050% 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 Watauga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Watauga County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Watauga County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-37% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Chetola Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3050% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Watauga County

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Suillus americanus

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Oenothera gaura

Biennial Bee-Blossom

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common2 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Eupeodes pomus

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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