Hendersonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Hendersonville ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Henderson County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Henderson County nearby has 86% more documented species, Hendersonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Henderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Henderson County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Eumorpha pandorus

Pandorus Sphinx Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Occasional1 obs.

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Henderson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Henderson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Kanuga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-86% vs. current

Laurel Park

Importance: 0.23

38 species

-63% 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 Henderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Henderson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Henderson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Kanuga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-86% vs. current

Laurel Park

Importance: 0.23

38 species

-63% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Henderson County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Eumorpha pandorus

Pandorus Sphinx Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Occasional1 obs.

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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