Mecklenburg County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mecklenburg County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg 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 Huntersville, Mecklenburg County hosts 67% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Mecklenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Huntersville

+67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common70 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common60 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common41 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common39 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common38 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common35 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common29 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common29 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common29 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common28 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common27 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional24 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional23 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional22 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional21 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional21 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional21 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare21 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare21 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare20 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Huntersville

Importance: 0.40

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cornelius

Importance: 0.39

14 species

+614% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Huntersville

Importance: 0.40

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cornelius

Importance: 0.39

14 species

+614% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Huntersville

+67% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common70 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common60 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common41 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common39 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common38 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common35 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common29 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common29 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common29 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common28 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common27 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional24 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional23 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional22 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional21 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional21 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional21 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare21 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare21 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare20 obs.

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