Huntersville
Ecosystem Overview
The Huntersville ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in mecklenburg county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mecklenburg County nearby has 40% more documented species, Huntersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 mecklenburg county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.
Ladona deplanata
Blue Corporal
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Schistocerca americana
American Bird Locust
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Efferia albibarbis
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Bombylius major
Bee Fly
Dichromorpha viridis
Short-winged Green Grasshopper
Liriomyza eupatorii
Hemaris diffinis
Snowberry Clearwing
Anisota senatoria
Orange-striped Oakworm Moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Euphyes vestris
Dun Skipper
Panoquina ocola
Ocola Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Lerema accius
Clouded Skipper
Trachysida mutabilis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mecklenburg County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Huntersville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Huntersvillewithin Mecklenburg County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.