Bridgewater

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridgewater ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harrisonburg nearby has 65% more documented species, Bridgewater offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Rockingham 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrisonburg

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Common2 obs.

Ptecticus trivittatus

Compost Fly

Common2 obs.

Epilachna varivestis

Mexican Bean Beetle

Common1 obs.

Neandra brunnea

Common1 obs.

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Rare1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrisonburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-65% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-65% vs. current

Lake Shenandoah

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+250% vs. current

Skidmore

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Hone Quarry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% 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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrisonburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-65% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-65% vs. current

Lake Shenandoah

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+250% vs. current

Skidmore

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Hone Quarry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrisonburg

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Common2 obs.

Ptecticus trivittatus

Compost Fly

Common2 obs.

Epilachna varivestis

Mexican Bean Beetle

Common1 obs.

Neandra brunnea

Common1 obs.

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Rare1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

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