Lillington

Ecosystem Overview

The Lillington ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Harnett County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harnett County nearby has 38% more documented species, Lillington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Harnett County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Harnett County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus bispinosus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harnett County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Harnett County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% vs. current

Dunn

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+6100% 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 Harnett County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harnett County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Harnett County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% vs. current

Dunn

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+6100% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Harnett County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus bispinosus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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