Hockley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hockley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Hockley County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Levelland, Hockley County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hockley County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Levelland

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Very Common12 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Euodynerus annulatus

Very Common10 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common6 obs.

Lestes alacer

Plateau Spreadwing

Common6 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common5 obs.

Acmaeodera mixta

Common5 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common5 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional4 obs.

Thermonectus nigrofasciatus

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Occasional4 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional4 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Occasional4 obs.

Hoplitimyia constans

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Rare4 obs.

Tropisternus lateralis

Lateral-banded water scavenger beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hockley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Levelland

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% 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 Hockley County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hockley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Levelland

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Levelland

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Very Common12 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Euodynerus annulatus

Very Common10 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common6 obs.

Lestes alacer

Plateau Spreadwing

Common6 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common5 obs.

Acmaeodera mixta

Common5 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common5 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional4 obs.

Thermonectus nigrofasciatus

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Occasional4 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional4 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Occasional4 obs.

Hoplitimyia constans

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Rare4 obs.

Tropisternus lateralis

Lateral-banded water scavenger beetle

Rare3 obs.

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