Washington County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Longwood Chute, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Washington County 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Longwood Chute

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common5 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common4 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common2 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Triepeolus distinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Holcopasites calliopsidis

Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Longwood Chute

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common5 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common4 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common2 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Triepeolus distinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Holcopasites calliopsidis

Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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