Villa Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Villa Heights ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Henry County nearby has 36% more documented species, Villa Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 100 Henry County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Henry County

-36% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.31 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.27 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common0.21 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.21 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.21 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.21 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.19 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.16 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bug

Common0.15 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional0.14 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Occasional0.11 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional0.11 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Occasional0.11 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional0.11 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Occasional0.1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-36% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+500% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+55% vs. current

Chatmoss Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+78% vs. current

Mayo River State Park (va)

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+129% vs. current

North Lot Camping Area

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+66% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

in Ridgeway

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+71% vs. current

Collinsville

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+100% 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 Henry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.31 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.27 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.21 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common0.21 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.21 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.21 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.21 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.19 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.16 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bug

Common0.15 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional0.14 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Occasional0.11 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional0.11 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Occasional0.11 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional0.11 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Occasional0.1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-36% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+500% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+55% vs. current

Chatmoss Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+78% vs. current

Mayo River State Park (va)

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+129% vs. current

North Lot Camping Area

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+66% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

in Ridgeway

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+71% vs. current

Collinsville

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+100% 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Henry County

-36% species diversity