Pittsboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Pittsboro ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in chatham county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chatham County nearby has 21% more documented species, Pittsboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 chatham county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Ulmus alata
wahoo elm
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Geranium carolinianum
Carolina Crane's-bill
Polygonum aviculare
knotgrass
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Corydalus cornutus
Orchelimum pulchellum
Handsome Meadow Katydid
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Peucetia viridans
lynx spiders
Prosapia bicincta
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Megachile xylocopoides
Dynastes tityus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chatham County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pittsborowithin Chatham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.