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Alamo

Ecosystem Overview

The Alamo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in hidalgo county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 21 hidalgo county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
91
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 21 locations
76th percentile for diversity
vs. McAllen
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Euchromius ocellea

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Very Common22 obs.
Euchaetes bolteri

Euchaetes bolteri

Very Common16 obs.
Achyra rantalis

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.
Uresiphita reversalis

Uresiphita reversalis

Very Common12 obs.
Antiplecta triangularis

Antiplecta triangularis

Very Common11 obs.
Pelochrista salaciana

Pelochrista salaciana

Common10 obs.
Lobocleta plemyraria

Lobocleta plemyraria

Straight-lined Wave

Common9 obs.
Friseria acaciella

Friseria acaciella

Common9 obs.
Streptopalpia minusculalis

Streptopalpia minusculalis

Common9 obs.
Bactra verutana

Bactra verutana

Common8 obs.
Scopula umbilicata

Scopula umbilicata

Common8 obs.
Spodoptera ornithogalli

Spodoptera ornithogalli

Yellow-Striped Armyworm Moth

Occasional8 obs.
Hypsopygia nostralis

Hypsopygia nostralis

Southern Hayworm Moth

Occasional7 obs.
Melipotis indomita

Melipotis indomita

Occasional7 obs.
Feltia subterranea

Feltia subterranea

Granulate cutworm

Occasional6 obs.
Homoeosoma electella

Homoeosoma electella

Occasional6 obs.
Parapoynx diminutalis

Parapoynx diminutalis

Occasional6 obs.
Nomophila nearctica

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Rare6 obs.
Plutella xylostella

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Rare6 obs.
Galgula partita

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare6 obs.

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