Lenoir County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lenoir County ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in lenoir county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kinston, Lenoir County hosts 150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 lenoir county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Dryocosmus quercuspalustris
Trirhabda bacharidis
Lyconotus lateralis
Hermetia illucens
Macrodiplosis niveipila
Amblytropidia mysteca
Brown Winter Grasshopper
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Pueraria montana
kudzu
Cirsium horridulum
Bristly Thistle
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Malacosoma disstria
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Packera dubia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lenoir County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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