Warrenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Warrenton ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Fauquier County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fauquier County nearby has 62% more documented species, Warrenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Fauquier 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fauquier County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Arthraxon hispidus

Small carpgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Very Common1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Rare1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Rare1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fauquier County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fauquier County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-62% vs. current

Turner Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+443% vs. current

Lake Brittle

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% 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 Fauquier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fauquier County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fauquier County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-62% vs. current

Turner Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+443% vs. current

Lake Brittle

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fauquier County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Arthraxon hispidus

Small carpgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Very Common1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Rare1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Rare1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare1 obs.

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