Gregg County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gregg County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Gregg County, Texas, 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 Cook Lake, Gregg County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gregg 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common2 obs.

Aira caryophyllea

Silver hairgrass

Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4250%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gregg County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

White Oak

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4250% 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 Gregg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4250%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gregg County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

White Oak

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4250% 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common2 obs.

Aira caryophyllea

Silver hairgrass

Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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