West Cape May
Ecosystem Overview
The West Cape May ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may county, new jersey, 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 #3 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Patalene olyzonaria
Juniper Geometer Moth
Pleuroprucha insulsaria
Common Tan Wave
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Hypena scabra
Green Cloverworm Moth
Prosapia bicincta
Choristoneura houstonana
Choristoneura rosaceana
Chauliodes pectinicornis
Summer Fishfly
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Glenoides texanaria
Texas Gray
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Hypoprepia fucosa
Painted Lichen Moth
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Elophila obliteralis
Waterlily Leafcutter Moth
Eumarozia malachitana
Sculptured Moth
Hypena manalis
Flowing-Line Snout
Anicla infecta
Green Cutworm Moth
Lascoria ambigualis
Ambiguous Moth
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Cape Maywithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.