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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Monarch
Tiger Swallowtail

Muscadine Grape
Butterflyweed
Woodbine
Paper Mulberry
Black Swallowtail
Loblolly Pine
Mistflower
Common Buckeye
Green Clearwing
Large Milkweed Bug
Needham'S Skimmer

Cardinalflower
Bald Eagle
Osprey
White Holly
Poke
Mottled Pipsissewa
Eastern Cricket Frog
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Petersburg 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 Petersburg County.
The Petersburg ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Petersburg, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Petersburg nearby has 4% more documented species, Petersburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.