Laurel Hollow
Ecosystem Overview
The Laurel Hollow ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 39% more documented species, Laurel Hollow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 55 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Hapithus saltator
Jumping Bush Cricket
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Metcalfa pruinosa
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Achatia distincta
Tachycines asynamorus
green-house camel-cricket
Acanalonia conica
Xyloryctes jamaicensis
Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nassau County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Laurel Hollow. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Laurel Hollowwithin Nassau County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.