New Castle
Ecosystem Overview
The New Castle ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in new castle county, delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilmington nearby has 65% more documented species, New Castle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 new castle county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Meloe campanicollis
Vespula squamosa
Phytomyza opacae
Antheraea polyphemus
Polyphemus Moth
Saucrobotys futilalis
Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Packera aurea
Liferoot
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Verbascum blattaria
Moth Mullein
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Monobia quadridens
Four-Toothed Mason Wasp
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Bubo scandiacus
Snowy Owl
Equisetum arvense
field horsetail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in New Castle County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement New Castlewithin New Castle County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.