Georgetown
Ecosystem Overview
The Georgetown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in sussex county, delaware, 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 43 sussex county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Hypena scabra
Green Cloverworm Moth
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Udea rubigalis
Celery Leaftier Moth
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Tetanolita mynesalis
Smoky Tetanolita Moth
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Arilus cristatus
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Alsophila pometaria
Fall Cankerworm Moth
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Microcrambus elegans
Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Acrolophus popeanella
Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Phalangium opilio
Daddy Longleg
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sussex County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Georgetown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Georgetownwithin Sussex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.