Mount Olive

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Olive ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Morris County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Morristown, Mount Olive hosts 65% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 43 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Setanta compta

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morris County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+65% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-14% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

+39% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4200% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% 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 Morris County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morris County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+65% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-14% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

+39% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4200% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 43 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Setanta compta

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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