Clemmons

Ecosystem Overview

The Clemmons ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Carolina nearby has 32% more documented species, Clemmons offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #142 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#142

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#142 of 534 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Castianeira longipalpa

Occasional1 obs.

Dendrocoris humeralis

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-32% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-32% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-32% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-32% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-32% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-32% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-32% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-32% 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 North Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-32% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-32% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-32% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-32% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-32% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-32% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-32% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-32% 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

#142

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#142 of 534 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Castianeira longipalpa

Occasional1 obs.

Dendrocoris humeralis

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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