Chesterfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesterfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Chesterfield County, South 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 Joe Pond, Chesterfield County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Chesterfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Joe Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common42 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Very Common42 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Very Common40 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Very Common35 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Very Common27 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Common27 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common26 obs.

Cissusa spadix

Common25 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Common24 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Common20 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Common17 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-bordered Emerald

Occasional16 obs.

Zale intenta

Occasional16 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional15 obs.

Eudonia heterosalis

Occasional15 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Occasional15 obs.

Ilexia intractata

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Occasional15 obs.

Cleora sublunaria

Double-lined Gray

Rare15 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Rare15 obs.

Psaphida resumens

Figure-Eight Sallow

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chesterfield County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Eureka Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Bee

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Martins Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pool D

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McBee

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 Chesterfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chesterfield County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Eureka Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Bee

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Martins Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pool D

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McBee

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Joe Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common42 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Very Common42 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Very Common40 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Very Common35 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Very Common27 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Common27 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common26 obs.

Cissusa spadix

Common25 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Common24 obs.

Glenoides texanaria

Texas Gray

Common20 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Common17 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-bordered Emerald

Occasional16 obs.

Zale intenta

Occasional16 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional15 obs.

Eudonia heterosalis

Occasional15 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Occasional15 obs.

Ilexia intractata

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Occasional15 obs.

Cleora sublunaria

Double-lined Gray

Rare15 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Rare15 obs.

Psaphida resumens

Figure-Eight Sallow

Rare14 obs.

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