Bolivar County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bolivar County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cleveland, Bolivar County hosts 436% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Bolivar 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

+436% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common99 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Very Common3 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+436%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Bolivar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+436% 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 Bolivar County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+436%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Bolivar County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+436% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

+436% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common99 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Very Common3 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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