Garysburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Garysburg ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Northampton County nearby has 78% more documented species, Garysburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #78 for species diversity among 100 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1.16 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Very Common0.18 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.18 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.18 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common0.18 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Common0.18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.18 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common0.18 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Common0.18 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Common0.18 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Occasional0.16 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Occasional0.06 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.05 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Gaston

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-15% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Rich Square

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Severn

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Brewers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-23% vs. current

Gaston

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+13% vs. current

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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 Northampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Gaston

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-15% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Rich Square

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Severn

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Brewers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-23% vs. current

Gaston

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1.16 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Very Common0.18 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.18 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.18 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common0.18 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Common0.18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.18 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common0.18 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Common0.18 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Common0.18 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Occasional0.16 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Occasional0.06 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.05 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-78% species diversity