Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rocky Mount, Franklin County hosts 1800% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rocky Mount

+1800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common9 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber-Tree

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common2 obs.

Camponotus subbarbatus

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium godfreyanum

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common2 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Common2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common2 obs.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Woolly Sweet Cicely

Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Occasional2 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rocky Mount

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1800% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rocky Mount

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rocky Mount

+1800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common9 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber-Tree

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common2 obs.

Camponotus subbarbatus

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium godfreyanum

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common2 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Common2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common2 obs.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Woolly Sweet Cicely

Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Occasional2 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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