Williamsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamsburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

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 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 363 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% 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 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 363 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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