Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Arcola, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Arcola

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common10.67 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common5 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Very Common4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common3.45 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Common3.22 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common3 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Common2.03 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Rare2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Rare2 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Rare1.94 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+208%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+71% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+208% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+328% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+250% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+600% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7600% 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 Washington County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common10.67 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Very Common5 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Very Common4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common3.45 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Common3.22 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Common3 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Common2.03 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Rare2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Rare2 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Rare1.94 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+208%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+71% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+208% vs. current

Metcalfe

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+328% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+250% vs. current

Warfield Point Park

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+600% vs. current

Leroy Percy State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Mid Delta Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7600% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Arcola

+0% species diversity