Grapeland

Ecosystem Overview

The Grapeland ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Houston County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crockett, Grapeland hosts 70% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Houston County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Crockett

+70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Rocconota annulicornis

Very Common3 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysanthrax cypris

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common2 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common2 obs.

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Common2 obs.

Homalodisca insolita

Johnson grass sharpshooter

Common2 obs.

Apiomerus spissipes

Common2 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Occasional2 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Condylostylus mundus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Houston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crockett

Importance: 0.40

30 species

+70% vs. current

Houston County Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Ratcliff Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Houston County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-49% vs. current

Kennard

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+1175% 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 Houston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Houston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crockett

Importance: 0.40

30 species

+70% vs. current

Houston County Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Ratcliff Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Houston County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-49% vs. current

Kennard

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+1175% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Crockett

+70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Rocconota annulicornis

Very Common3 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysanthrax cypris

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common2 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common2 obs.

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Common2 obs.

Homalodisca insolita

Johnson grass sharpshooter

Common2 obs.

Apiomerus spissipes

Common2 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Occasional2 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Condylostylus mundus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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