Rosman

Ecosystem Overview

The Rosman ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Transylvania County nearby has 62% more documented species, Rosman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Transylvania 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Transylvania County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common2 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Transylvania County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Transylvania County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Ticoa Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+660% vs. current

Lake Imaging

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Noname

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Brevard

Importance: 0.34

64 species

-41% vs. current

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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 Transylvania County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Transylvania County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Transylvania County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Ticoa Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+660% vs. current

Lake Imaging

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Noname

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Brevard

Importance: 0.34

64 species

-41% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Transylvania County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common2 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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