Brevard

Ecosystem Overview

The Brevard ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County nearby has 36% more documented species, Brevard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Transylvania County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Transylvania County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+121%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Transylvania County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-36% vs. current

Ticoa Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1180% vs. current

Lake Imaging

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3100% vs. current

Noname

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Rosman

Importance: 0.28

38 species

+68% 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 Transylvania County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+121%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Transylvania County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-36% vs. current

Ticoa Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1180% vs. current

Lake Imaging

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3100% vs. current

Noname

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Rosman

Importance: 0.28

38 species

+68% 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 Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Transylvania County

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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