Weaverville
Ecosystem Overview
The Weaverville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in buncombe county, north carolina, 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 #1 for species diversity among 11 buncombe county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Pyganodon grandis
Giant Floater Mussel
Eudryas grata
Beautiful Wood-Nymph
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Hemaris diffinis
Snowberry Clearwing
Acronicta impleta
Powdered Dagger
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Stagmomantis carolina
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Buncombe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Weaverville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Weavervillewithin Buncombe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.