Edenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Edenton ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Chowan County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chowan County nearby has 79% more documented species, Edenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Chowan 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Chowan County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Galerucella nymphaeae

Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Pluchea foetida

stinking camphorweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Occasional1 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Rangia cuneata

Atlantic rangia

Occasional1 obs.

Sabatia calycina

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Chowan County

Importance: 0.39

94 species

-79% 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 Chowan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Chowan County

Importance: 0.39

94 species

-79% 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Chowan County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Galerucella nymphaeae

Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Pluchea foetida

stinking camphorweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Occasional1 obs.

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Rangia cuneata

Atlantic rangia

Occasional1 obs.

Sabatia calycina

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Rare1 obs.

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