Giles Mill

Ecosystem Overview

The Giles Mill ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Amelia County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Amelia County nearby has 92% more documented species, Giles Mill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 90 Amelia County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 90 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Amelia County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.26 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common0.16 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish Needles

Very Common0.16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common0.08 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Furrow Orbweaver

Very Common0.05 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amelia County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amelia County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-92% vs. current

Amelia Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-86% vs. current

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

0% vs. current

Amelia

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-86% vs. current

Masons Corner

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-84% vs. current

Mattoax

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-83% vs. current

Earls

Importance: 0.50

7 species

-14% vs. current

Holt's Corner

Importance: 0.50

7 species

-14% 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 Amelia County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.26 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common0.16 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish Needles

Very Common0.16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common0.08 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Furrow Orbweaver

Very Common0.05 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amelia County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amelia County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-92% vs. current

Amelia Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-86% vs. current

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

0% vs. current

Amelia

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-86% vs. current

Masons Corner

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-84% vs. current

Mattoax

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-83% vs. current

Earls

Importance: 0.50

7 species

-14% vs. current

Holt's Corner

Importance: 0.50

7 species

-14% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 90 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Amelia County

-92% species diversity