Wytheville

Ecosystem Overview

The Wytheville ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Wythe 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 Wythe County nearby has 52% more documented species, Wytheville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Wythe County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wythe County

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Holcus lanatus

yorkshire-fog

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common1 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Common1 obs.

Spargaloma sexpunctata

Six-Spotted Gray Moth

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wythe County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wythe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-52% vs. current

Rural Retreat

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+1500% vs. current

Rural Retreat Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+336% 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 Wythe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wythe County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wythe County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-52% vs. current

Rural Retreat

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+1500% vs. current

Rural Retreat Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+336% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wythe County

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Holcus lanatus

yorkshire-fog

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Common1 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Common1 obs.

Spargaloma sexpunctata

Six-Spotted Gray Moth

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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