Mint Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Mint Hill ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Carolina nearby has 38% more documented species, Mint Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #148 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#148

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#148 of 534 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-38% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common2 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Common1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Palpada furcata

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Rare1 obs.

Epilachna varivestis

Mexican Bean Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-38% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-38% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-38% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-38% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-38% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-38% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-38% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-38% 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

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-38% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-38% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-38% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-38% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-38% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-38% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-38% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-38% 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

#148

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#148 of 534 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common2 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Common1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Palpada furcata

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Rare1 obs.

Epilachna varivestis

Mexican Bean Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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