Florence
Ecosystem Overview
The Florence ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in lauderdale county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lauderdale County nearby has 27% more documented species, Florence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 lauderdale county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Peucetia viridans
lynx spiders
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Trillium stamineum
Twisted Trillium
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Calopteron terminale
Alaus oculatus
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Habropoda laboriosa
Southeastern Blueberry Bee
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Florencewithin Lauderdale County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.