Caswell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Caswell County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Caswell County, North Carolina, 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 Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Area Pond O, Caswell County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Caswell County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Area Pond O

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common8 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Very Common6 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common5 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common5 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Common5 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common5 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Common5 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common5 obs.

Pococera militella

Occasional4 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Occasional4 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional4 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Occasional4 obs.

Lespedeza bicolor

shrub lespedeza

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Rare4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare4 obs.

Feltia herilis

Master'S Dart Moth

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Caswell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Area Pond O

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Yanceyville

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% 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 Caswell County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Caswell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Area Pond O

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Yanceyville

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Area Pond O

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common8 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Very Common6 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common5 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common5 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Common5 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common5 obs.

Idia americalis

American Idia Moth

Common5 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common5 obs.

Pococera militella

Occasional4 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Occasional4 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional4 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Occasional4 obs.

Lespedeza bicolor

shrub lespedeza

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Rare4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare4 obs.

Feltia herilis

Master'S Dart Moth

Rare4 obs.

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