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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Red-Shouldered Bug
Asian Lady Beetle
Large Milkweed Bug
Green Stink Bug
Honeybee
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Spotted Lanternfly
Mallard
Boxelder Bug
American Robin
Decim Periodical Cicada

Cassin'S 17-Year Cicada
Carpenter Bee
Common Cardinal
Mayapple
White-Tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Great Blue Heron

Northern Flatid Planthopper
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arlington County County, Virginia
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 Arlington County County.
The Arlington ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Arlington County, Arlington hosts 7% more species diversity.