Guilford County
Ecosystem Overview
The Guilford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in guilford county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 guilford county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Epimecis hortaria
Tulip-Tree Beauty
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Tipularia discolor
Apheloria tigana
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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