Wake Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Wake Forest ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Carolina nearby has 3% more documented species, Wake Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #120 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#120

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#120 of 534 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common3 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Luxilus albeolus

White shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-3% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-3% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-3% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-3% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-3% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-3% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-3% 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 North Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-3% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-3% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-3% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-3% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-3% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-3% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-3% 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

#120

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#120 of 534 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common3 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Luxilus albeolus

White shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare2 obs.

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