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Simonton

Ecosystem Overview

The Simonton ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in fort bend county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sugar Land nearby has 87% more documented species, Simonton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 15 fort bend county County natural areas, placing it in the 47th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#8
Regional Rank
Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#8 of 15 locations
47th percentile for diversity
vs. Sugar Land
-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Cerastipsocus venosus

Very Common1 obs.
Cycloneda sanguinea

Cycloneda sanguinea

Very Common1 obs.
Polistes exclamans

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.
Plecia nearctica

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.
Hyalophora cecropia

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.
Papilio polyxenes

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.
Salvia lyrata

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common1 obs.
Atta texana

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Common1 obs.
Leptocerus americanus

Leptocerus americanus

Common1 obs.
Malacosoma disstria

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Common1 obs.
Spodoptera ornithogalli

Spodoptera ornithogalli

Yellow-Striped Armyworm Moth

Common1 obs.
Heterocampa astartoides

Heterocampa astartoides

Occasional1 obs.
Orgyia detrita

Orgyia detrita

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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