Fairfax

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairfax ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 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 #67 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 363 locations

82th 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.

Phylloteras poculum

Very Common75 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common56 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Very Common51 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common44 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Very Common40 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Common40 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common31 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Common30 obs.

Promalactis suzukiella

Common29 obs.

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Common28 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Common22 obs.

Neuroterus minutulus

Occasional22 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional22 obs.

Kokkocynips difficilis

Occasional22 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional22 obs.

Macrodiplosis niveipila

Occasional20 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional20 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare20 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Rare19 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Rare19 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

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 363 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phylloteras poculum

Very Common75 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common56 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Very Common51 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common44 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Very Common40 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Common40 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common31 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Common30 obs.

Promalactis suzukiella

Common29 obs.

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Common28 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Common22 obs.

Neuroterus minutulus

Occasional22 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional22 obs.

Kokkocynips difficilis

Occasional22 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional22 obs.

Macrodiplosis niveipila

Occasional20 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional20 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare20 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Rare19 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Rare19 obs.

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