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Millville

Ecosystem Overview

The Millville ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in sussex county, delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewes nearby has 78% more documented species, Millville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 43 sussex county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
22
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#15
Regional Rank
Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#15 of 43 locations
65th percentile for diversity
vs. Lewes
-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.
Celithemis eponina

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common3 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.
Cotinis nitida

Cotinis nitida

Common1 obs.
Euptoieta claudia

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.
Phoebis sennae

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.
Calycopis cecrops

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.
Quercus falcata

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional1 obs.
Aralia spinosa

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Occasional1 obs.
Monobia quadridens

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Occasional1 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.
Schizophyllum commune

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Rare1 obs.
Pyrus calleryana

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Rare1 obs.
Ilex opaca

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare1 obs.

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