Lauderdale County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lauderdale County ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, 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 Ripley, Lauderdale County hosts 5700% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lauderdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ripley

+5700% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Very Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Megachile campanulae

Bellflower Resin Bee

Common1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Common1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Psilocurus birdi

Occasional1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Xenotemna pallorana

Occasional1 obs.

Exoprosopa fascipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Palmodes dimidiatus

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Ripley

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5700% 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 Lauderdale County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Ripley

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5700% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ripley

+5700% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Very Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Megachile campanulae

Bellflower Resin Bee

Common1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Common1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Psilocurus birdi

Occasional1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Xenotemna pallorana

Occasional1 obs.

Exoprosopa fascipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Palmodes dimidiatus

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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