Glen Echo

Ecosystem Overview

The Glen Echo ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 46% more documented species, Glen Echo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 36 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 36 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Very Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Very Common2 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Very Common2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Tylozygus geometricus

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaerophoria contigua

Tufted Globetail

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-46% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-46% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Poolesville

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+980% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+800% vs. current

Study Pond

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+10% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+59% 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

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-46% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-46% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Poolesville

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+980% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+800% vs. current

Study Pond

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+10% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+59% 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 36 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Very Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Very Common2 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Very Common2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Tylozygus geometricus

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaerophoria contigua

Tufted Globetail

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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