Foxridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Foxridge ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blacksburg nearby has 10% more documented species, Foxridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Blacksburg

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Orientus ishidae

Leafhopper

Very Common5 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Very Common4 obs.

Nectopsyche exquisita

Very Common4 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Common3 obs.

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Nixe inconspicua

Common3 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common3 obs.

Homadaula anisocentra

Common2 obs.

Patalene olyzonaria

Juniper Geometer Moth

Common2 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional2 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Occasional2 obs.

Nabis roseipennis

Occasional2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional2 obs.

Endria inimicus

painted leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Japananus hyalinus

Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Micromus posticus

Rare2 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Rare2 obs.

Culex erraticus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blacksburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-10% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-10% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+100% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

61 species

+48% vs. current

Pandapas Pond

Importance: 0.35

54 species

+67% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8900% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blacksburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-10% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-10% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+100% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

61 species

+48% vs. current

Pandapas Pond

Importance: 0.35

54 species

+67% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8900% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+8900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Blacksburg

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Orientus ishidae

Leafhopper

Very Common5 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Very Common4 obs.

Nectopsyche exquisita

Very Common4 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Common3 obs.

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Nixe inconspicua

Common3 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common3 obs.

Homadaula anisocentra

Common2 obs.

Patalene olyzonaria

Juniper Geometer Moth

Common2 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional2 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Occasional2 obs.

Nabis roseipennis

Occasional2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional2 obs.

Endria inimicus

painted leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Japananus hyalinus

Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Micromus posticus

Rare2 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Rare2 obs.

Culex erraticus

Rare2 obs.

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