Wesley Chapel

Ecosystem Overview

The Wesley Chapel ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monroe, Wesley Chapel hosts 1325% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+1325% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Common2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+159%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Union County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Waxhaw

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1040% vs. current

Marshville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Mineral Springs

Importance: 0.24

18 species

+217% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2750% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+159%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Union County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Waxhaw

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1040% vs. current

Marshville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Mineral Springs

Importance: 0.24

18 species

+217% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2750% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+1325% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Common2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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