Tyler
Ecosystem Overview
The Tyler ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in smith 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 #2 for species diversity among 9 smith county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Eumenes fraternus
Fraternal Potter Wasp
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Vespula squamosa
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Polistes dorsalis
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Leptoglossus phyllopus
Solenopsis invicta
red imported fire ant
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Dryocosmus quercuspalustris
Trachymyrmex septentrionalis
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Plecia nearctica
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tylerwithin Smith County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.