Mount Pleasant
Ecosystem Overview
The Mount Pleasant ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in cabarrus county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concord nearby has 41% more documented species, Mount Pleasant offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 7 cabarrus county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.
Epifagus virginiana
Virginia Beechdrops
Pyrrhopappus carolinianus
Carolina false dandelion
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Arphia xanthoptera
Autumn Yellow-Winged Grasshopper
Oecanthus latipennis
Broad-winged Tree Cricket
Phyllopalpus pulchellus
Handsome Trig
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Allonemobius tinnulus
tinkling ground cricket
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Schistocerca americana
American Bird Locust
Oecanthus quadripunctatus
Fourspotted Tree Cricket
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Cremastobombycia ignota
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Anticarsia gemmatalis
Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth
Melanoplus scudderi
Scudder's Short-winged Locust
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Belonuchus rufipennis
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cabarrus County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mount Pleasantwithin Cabarrus County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.