Louisa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Louisa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Louisa County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mineral, Louisa County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Louisa County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common36 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common30 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common28 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common26 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common26 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common24 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common21 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common19 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common18 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common17 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common17 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional17 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional16 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional16 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional15 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional15 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Rare15 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare13 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Louisa County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% 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 Louisa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Louisa County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common36 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common30 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common28 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common26 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common26 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common24 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common21 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common19 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common18 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common17 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common17 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional17 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional16 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional16 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional15 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional15 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Rare15 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare13 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare12 obs.

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