Carroll County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carroll County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, Maryland, 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. Compared to nearby Westminster, Carroll County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Westminster

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common24 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common20 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Very Common19 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common19 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common17 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Common16 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common14 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Common12 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common12 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common11 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional11 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional11 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional10 obs.

Acutalis tartarea

Occasional10 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional10 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional10 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare10 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare10 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Westminster

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Taneytown

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Sykesville

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Union Bridge

Importance: 0.30

34 species

+194% vs. current

Piney Run Reservoir

in Eldersburg

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Westminster Community Pond

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Westminster

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Taneytown

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Sykesville

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Union Bridge

Importance: 0.30

34 species

+194% vs. current

Piney Run Reservoir

in Eldersburg

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Westminster Community Pond

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Westminster

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common24 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common20 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Very Common19 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common19 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common17 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Common16 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common14 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Common12 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common12 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common11 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional11 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional11 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional10 obs.

Acutalis tartarea

Occasional10 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional10 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional10 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare10 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare10 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare9 obs.

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