Farmers Branch

Ecosystem Overview

The Farmers Branch ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 41 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Very Common8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common5 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Nassella leucotricha

Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common5 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common5 obs.

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Common4 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Occasional4 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Occasional4 obs.

Stegasta bosqueella

Occasional4 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional4 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Rare4 obs.

Anacampsis fullonella

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+47% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

+1% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% 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 Dallas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+47% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

+1% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 41 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Very Common8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common5 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Nassella leucotricha

Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common5 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common5 obs.

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Common4 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Occasional4 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Occasional4 obs.

Stegasta bosqueella

Occasional4 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional4 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Rare4 obs.

Anacampsis fullonella

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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