Haw River
Ecosystem Overview
The Haw River ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in alamance county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alamance County nearby has 8% more documented species, Haw River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 alamance county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Megacopta cribraria
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Hedera helix
ivy
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Anthrenus verbasci
Varied carpet beetle
Onthophagus taurus
Dung beetle
Cerotoma trifurcata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Alamance County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Haw River. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Haw Riverwithin Alamance County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.