Hayesville

Ecosystem Overview

The Hayesville ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 78% more documented species, Hayesville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Common1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common1 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Monarda didyma

Oswego Tea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Common1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common1 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Monarda didyma

Oswego Tea

Rare1 obs.

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