De Soto Parish Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The De Soto Parish ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Logan Pond, De Soto Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 De Soto Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Very Common1 obs.

Prolimacodes badia

Skiff Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Very Common1 obs.

Bagisara repanda

Very Common1 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Common1 obs.

Metalectra discalis

Common Fungus Moth

Common1 obs.

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Sigela penumbrata

Common1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Common1 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Common1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common1 obs.

Anomis erosa

Yellow Scallop Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Harrisimemna trisignata

Harris' Three-Spot

Occasional1 obs.

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Occasional1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antaeotricha schlaegeri

Schlaeger'S Fruitworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Psilocorsis cryptolechiella

Rare1 obs.

Polyhymno luteostrigella

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Very Common1 obs.

Prolimacodes badia

Skiff Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Very Common1 obs.

Bagisara repanda

Very Common1 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Common1 obs.

Metalectra discalis

Common Fungus Moth

Common1 obs.

No image

Sigela penumbrata

Common1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Common1 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Common1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common1 obs.

Anomis erosa

Yellow Scallop Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Harrisimemna trisignata

Harris' Three-Spot

Occasional1 obs.

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Occasional1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antaeotricha schlaegeri

Schlaeger'S Fruitworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Psilocorsis cryptolechiella

Rare1 obs.

Polyhymno luteostrigella

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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