Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Homewood, Jefferson County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Homewood

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common115 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Very Common55 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Very Common50 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Very Common49 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Very Common47 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Common47 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common46 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Common45 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Common43 obs.

Herpetogramma phaeopteralis

Common39 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common38 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Occasional36 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Occasional35 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Occasional35 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Occasional33 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Occasional31 obs.

Feltia subterranea

Granulate cutworm

Occasional30 obs.

Phigalia denticulata

Toothed Phigalia

Rare30 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare30 obs.

Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana

Rare30 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pinson

Importance: 0.35

64 species

+56% vs. current

Bessemer

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mountain Brook

Importance: 0.34

32 species

+213% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Homewood

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Tarrant

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pinson

Importance: 0.35

64 species

+56% vs. current

Bessemer

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Irondale

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Warrior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fultondale

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mountain Brook

Importance: 0.34

32 species

+213% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Homewood

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common115 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Very Common55 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Very Common50 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Very Common49 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Very Common47 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Common47 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common46 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Common45 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Common43 obs.

Herpetogramma phaeopteralis

Common39 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common38 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Occasional36 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Occasional35 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Occasional35 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Occasional33 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Occasional31 obs.

Feltia subterranea

Granulate cutworm

Occasional30 obs.

Phigalia denticulata

Toothed Phigalia

Rare30 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare30 obs.

Chimoptesis pennsylvaniana

Rare30 obs.

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