Mount Airy

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Airy ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Maryland, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maryland nearby has 35% more documented species, Mount Airy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 251 Maryland natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 251 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Maryland

-35% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Maryland

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-35% vs. current

Baltimore

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-35% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-35% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

-32% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-35% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-35% 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 Maryland.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Maryland

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-35% vs. current

Baltimore

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-35% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-35% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

-32% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-35% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-35% 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 251 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Maryland

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Callosamia promethea

Promethea Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

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