Dragonfly Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Dragonfly Pond ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mecklenburg County nearby has 88% more documented species, Dragonfly Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Mecklenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Micrasterias radiosa

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Polypedilum braseniae

Very Common1 obs.

Porphyrosela minuta

Very Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Netrium digitus

Common1 obs.

Desmidium baileyi

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Brachionus quadridentatus

Common1 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Huntersville

Importance: 0.40

60 species

-80% vs. current

Cornelius

Importance: 0.39

14 species

-14% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Huntersville

Importance: 0.40

60 species

-80% vs. current

Cornelius

Importance: 0.39

14 species

-14% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Micrasterias radiosa

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Polypedilum braseniae

Very Common1 obs.

Porphyrosela minuta

Very Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Netrium digitus

Common1 obs.

Desmidium baileyi

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Brachionus quadridentatus

Common1 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Occasional1 obs.

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