Lansing

Ecosystem Overview

The Lansing ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashe 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 Ashe County nearby has 78% more documented species, Lansing offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Ashe County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashe County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common2 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Very Common2 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Very Common2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Rare1 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-78% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Grassy Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1000% vs. current

West Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+340% 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 Ashe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-78% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Grassy Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1000% vs. current

West Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+340% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashe County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common2 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Very Common2 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Very Common2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Rare1 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Rare1 obs.

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