Boydton

Ecosystem Overview

The Boydton ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mecklenburg County nearby has 46% more documented species, Boydton 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. Mecklenburg County

-46% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Very Common1.61 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common1.51 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common1.32 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Occasional1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Rare1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Rare1 obs.

Oxalis stricta

Sourgrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-46% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

South Hill

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-47% vs. current

Occoneechee State Park

in Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-47% vs. current

La Crosse

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+78% vs. current

Chase City

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+583% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-49% vs. current

Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

77 species

-47% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Very Common1.61 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common1.51 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common1.32 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Occasional1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Rare1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Rare1 obs.

Oxalis stricta

Sourgrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-46% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

South Hill

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-47% vs. current

Occoneechee State Park

in Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-47% vs. current

La Crosse

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+78% vs. current

Chase City

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+583% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-49% vs. current

Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

77 species

-47% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. Mecklenburg County

-46% species diversity