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Newton

Ecosystem Overview

The Newton ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in catawba county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Catawba County nearby has 84% more documented species, Newton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 catawba county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
15
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Catawba County
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Libellula cyanea

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.
Marimatha nigrofimbria

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Draeculacephala antica

Draeculacephala antica

Very Common1 obs.
Arisaema dracontium

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Common1 obs.
Oxydendrum arboreum

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.
Desmodium rotundifolium

Desmodium rotundifolium

Round-Leaved Tick-Trefoil

Common1 obs.
Mazus pumilus

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.
Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.
Bignonia capreolata

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Common1 obs.
Acer pensylvanicum

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional1 obs.
Lethe creola

Lethe creola

Creole Pearly-Eye

Occasional1 obs.
Ischnura hastata

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional1 obs.
Argia tibialis

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.
Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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