Hope Mills
Ecosystem Overview
The Hope Mills ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in cumberland county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cumberland County nearby has 45% more documented species, Hope Mills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 cumberland county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Libellula flavida
Yellow-sided Skimmer
Olceclostera angelica
Progomphus obscurus
Common Sanddragon
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Anticarsia gemmatalis
Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth
Helocordulia selysii
Selys's Sundragon
Hemipenthes sinuosus
Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa
Stagmomantis carolina
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-Bordered Lemon Moth
Pogonomyrmex badius
Florida harvester ant
Trigonopeltastes delta
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cumberland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hope Mills. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hope Millswithin Cumberland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.