Hoke County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hoke County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Hoke 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 Beaver Creek, Hoke County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hoke County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Creek

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Very Common3 obs.

Baptisia cinerea

Common3 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common3 obs.

Ilex amelanchier

swamp holly

Common3 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common3 obs.

Semotilus lumbee

Sandhills Chub

Common2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Stipulicida setacea

Occasional2 obs.

Aristida tuberculosa

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia ipecacuanhae

ipecac spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza hirta

Hairy Bushclover

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hoke County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Raeford

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+567% 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 Hoke County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hoke County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Raeford

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+567% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Creek

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Very Common3 obs.

Baptisia cinerea

Common3 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common3 obs.

Ilex amelanchier

swamp holly

Common3 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common3 obs.

Semotilus lumbee

Sandhills Chub

Common2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Stipulicida setacea

Occasional2 obs.

Aristida tuberculosa

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia ipecacuanhae

ipecac spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza hirta

Hairy Bushclover

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Rare2 obs.

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