Sampson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sampson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Sampson 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 Blackmans Pond, Sampson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Sampson 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. Blackmans Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common3 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional2 obs.

Hyla femoralis

Occasional2 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% 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 Sampson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% 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. Blackmans Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common3 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional2 obs.

Hyla femoralis

Occasional2 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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