Collierville

Ecosystem Overview

The Collierville ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tennessee nearby has 39% more documented species, Collierville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #78 for species diversity among 293 Tennessee natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 293 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-faced Meadowhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Metaleptea brevicornis

Short-horned Locust

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Plagioneurus univittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrausta inornatalis

Rare1 obs.

Thyreodon atricolor

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-39% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-39% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-39% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-39% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+9% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-24% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+239% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

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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 Tennessee.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-39% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-39% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-39% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-39% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+9% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-24% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+239% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 293 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-faced Meadowhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Metaleptea brevicornis

Short-horned Locust

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Plagioneurus univittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrausta inornatalis

Rare1 obs.

Thyreodon atricolor

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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