Hyattsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Hyattsville ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince George's County nearby has 5% more documented species, Hyattsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 29 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Very Common6 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Synema parvulum

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichopus reflectus

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Sympycnus lineatus

Rare1 obs.

Crematogaster ashmeadi

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-5% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-5% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+150% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-5% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2275% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-5% 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 Prince George's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-5% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-5% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+150% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-5% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2275% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-5% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 29 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Very Common6 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Synema parvulum

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichopus reflectus

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Sympycnus lineatus

Rare1 obs.

Crematogaster ashmeadi

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

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