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Edenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Edenton ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in chowan county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chowan County nearby has 79% more documented species, Edenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 chowan county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

20
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
20
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
9
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Chowan County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Neoscona domiciliorum

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.
Galerucella nymphaeae

Galerucella nymphaeae

Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura kellicotti

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.
Nephrotoma ferruginea

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Common1 obs.
Taxodiomyia cupressi

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Common1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.
Lerema accius

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.
Scirpus cyperinus

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.
Pluchea foetida

Pluchea foetida

stinking camphorweed

Occasional1 obs.
Lindernia dubia

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Occasional1 obs.
Melissodes bimaculatus

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Rangia cuneata

Rangia cuneata

Atlantic rangia

Occasional1 obs.
Sabatia calycina

Sabatia calycina

Occasional1 obs.
Decodon verticillatus

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Rare1 obs.
Setophaga castanea

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Rare1 obs.
Scolia nobilitata

Scolia nobilitata

Rare1 obs.

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