Morganton

Ecosystem Overview

The Morganton ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Burke County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burke County nearby has 69% more documented species, Morganton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Burke County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Burke County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Polyphylla comes

Very Common1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus petiolatus

Very Common1 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Common1 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox subulata

Ground Pink

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Rare1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Neoclytus acuminatus

read-headed ash borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Burke County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Burke County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Broughton Hospital Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Valdese

Importance: 0.30

48 species

-35% 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 Burke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Burke County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Burke County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Broughton Hospital Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Valdese

Importance: 0.30

48 species

-35% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Burke County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Polyphylla comes

Very Common1 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus petiolatus

Very Common1 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Common1 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox subulata

Ground Pink

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Rare1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Neoclytus acuminatus

read-headed ash borer

Rare1 obs.

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