Northumberland County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Northumberland County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Northumberland County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clark Millpond, Northumberland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Northumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark Millpond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark Millpond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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