Decatur
Ecosystem Overview
The Decatur ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in dekalb county, georgia, 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 #2 for species diversity among 20 dekalb county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Lasioglossum imitatum
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Chelostoma philadelphi
Lasioglossum fuscipenne
Brown-Winged Sweat Bee
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Andrena cerebrata
Ptilothrix bombiformis
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Megachile xylocopoides
Ceratina strenua
Nimble Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Trichonephila clavata
Augochlora pura
Pure Green Sweat Bee
Halictus confusus
Southern Bronze Furrow Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dekalb County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Decaturwithin Dekalb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.