Boone
Ecosystem Overview
The Boone ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in watauga 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 Watauga County nearby has 37% more documented species, Boone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 watauga 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 63 total documented species.
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Suillus americanus
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Oenothera gaura
Biennial Bee-Blossom
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bittacomorpha clavipes
Procecidochares atra
Eupeodes pomus
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Watauga County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Boone. 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 Boonewithin Watauga County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.