Desoto County

Ecosystem Overview

The Desoto County ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Southaven, Desoto County hosts 1113% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 DeSoto County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Southaven

+1113% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Naematelia aurantia

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Very Common2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Scleroderma polyrhizum

Many-Rooted Earthball

Common2 obs.

Citrus trifoliata

Japanese Bitter-orange

Common2 obs.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia puella

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Rare1 obs.

Elytrimitatrix undata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+547%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1113% vs. current

Olive Branch

Importance: 0.42

21 species

+362% vs. current

Hernando

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+471% 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 DeSoto County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+547%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Southaven

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1113% vs. current

Olive Branch

Importance: 0.42

21 species

+362% vs. current

Hernando

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+471% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Southaven

+1113% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Naematelia aurantia

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema quinatum

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Very Common2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Scleroderma polyrhizum

Many-Rooted Earthball

Common2 obs.

Citrus trifoliata

Japanese Bitter-orange

Common2 obs.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia puella

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Rare1 obs.

Elytrimitatrix undata

Rare1 obs.

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