Wilmington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilmington ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in New Castle County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Castle County nearby has 48% more documented species, Wilmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 New Castle County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. New Castle County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Common1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Columba livia

rock dove

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.

Tyromyces chioneus

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+136%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

+189% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+93% vs. current

Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+225% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+550% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+767% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+5100% 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 New Castle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+136%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

+189% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+93% vs. current

Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+225% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+550% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+767% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+5100% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. New Castle County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Common1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Columba livia

rock dove

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.

Tyromyces chioneus

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Rare1 obs.

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