Berwyn Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Berwyn Heights ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County nearby has 48% more documented species, Berwyn Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 29 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common8 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common2 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

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

-48% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-45% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+37% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1200% 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

-35%

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

-48% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-45% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+37% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1200% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 29 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common8 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common2 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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