Highland Village

Ecosystem Overview

The Highland Village ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Denton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Denton County nearby has 32% more documented species, Highland Village offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 29 Denton County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Nycticeius humeralis

Evening Bat

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes apachus

Occasional1 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-32% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-24% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-32% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+74% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+423% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3300% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

+240% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-32% 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 Denton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-32% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-24% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-32% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+74% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+423% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3300% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

+240% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-32% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Nycticeius humeralis

Evening Bat

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes apachus

Occasional1 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Rare1 obs.

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