Huntersville

Ecosystem Overview

The Huntersville ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mecklenburg County nearby has 40% more documented species, Huntersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Mecklenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Liriomyza eupatorii

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Anisota senatoria

Orange-striped Oakworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-40% vs. current

Cornelius

Importance: 0.39

14 species

+329% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+400% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+757% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5900% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-40% vs. current

Cornelius

Importance: 0.39

14 species

+329% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+400% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+757% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Liriomyza eupatorii

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Anisota senatoria

Orange-striped Oakworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Rare1 obs.

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