McGinnis Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The McGinnis Pond ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dover nearby has 50% more documented species, McGinnis Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common14 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common13 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common11 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common10 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common5 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common4 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Limnoporus canaliculatus

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-50% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-53% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+571% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+104% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+370% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

+12% vs. current

Killens Pond

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+18% 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 Kent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-50% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-53% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+571% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+104% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+370% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

+12% vs. current

Killens Pond

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+18% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common14 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common13 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common11 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common10 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common5 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common4 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Limnoporus canaliculatus

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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