Killens Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Killens Pond ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dover nearby has 57% more documented species, Killens Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-57% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-60% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+471% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+74% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+300% vs. current

McGinnis Pond

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-15% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

-5% 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

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-57% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-60% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+471% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+74% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+300% vs. current

McGinnis Pond

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-15% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

-5% 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

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