Lillington
Ecosystem Overview
The Lillington ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in harnett county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harnett County nearby has 38% more documented species, Lillington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 harnett 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 62 total documented species.
Setophaga castanea
Bay-breasted Warbler
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Setophaga americana
Northern Parula
Setophaga ruticilla
American Redstart
Setophaga pensylvanica
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Calidris melanotos
pectoral sandpiper
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Leiothlypis peregrina
Tennessee Warbler
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Stagmomantis carolina
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Tabanus atratus
Black Horse Fly
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Antheraea polyphemus
Polyphemus Moth
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Melanoplus bispinosus
Polistes metricus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Harnett County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lillington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lillingtonwithin Harnett County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.