Stephens City Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Stephens City ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Frederick 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 Frederick County nearby has 38% more documented species, Stephens City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

vs. Frederick County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.62 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Very Common1.25 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1.08 obs.

Sargus elegans

Very Common1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogweed

Common0.96 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Common0.79 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.78 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.65 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.63 obs.

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Hydrangea paniculata

Peegee Hydrangea

Common0.51 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.48 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional0.45 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Gypsy Moth

Occasional0.3 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Occasional0.29 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.27 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Occasional0.25 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.23 obs.

Mormidea lugens

Rare0.15 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-38% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+27% vs. current

Winchester Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-41% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.62 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Very Common1.25 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1.08 obs.

Sargus elegans

Very Common1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogweed

Common0.96 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Common0.79 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.78 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.65 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.63 obs.

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Hydrangea paniculata

Peegee Hydrangea

Common0.51 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.48 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional0.45 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Gypsy Moth

Occasional0.3 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Occasional0.29 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.27 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Occasional0.25 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.23 obs.

Mormidea lugens

Rare0.15 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare0.15 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

vs. Frederick County

-38% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-38% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+27% vs. current

Winchester Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-41% vs. current

80 species

-41% vs. current

Sherando Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-41% vs. current

Rock Harbor Golf Courses (boulder Course & Rock Course)

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-41% vs. current

Battlefield Of Third Winchester

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-38% vs. current

Camp Rock Enon

in Gore

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+81% 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 Frederick County County.