Myersville

Ecosystem Overview

The Myersville ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Frederick County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Frederick nearby has 33% more documented species, Myersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 29 Frederick County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 29 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Paralimna punctipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-33% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-33% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

-23% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.38

96 species

-30% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+63% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+109% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+738% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% 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 Frederick County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-33% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-33% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

-23% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.38

96 species

-30% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+63% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+109% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+738% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 29 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Paralimna punctipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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