Fries

Ecosystem Overview

The Fries ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 47% more documented species, Fries offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #121 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#121

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#121 of 363 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common4 obs.

Milesia virginiensis

Virginia Giant

Very Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Common2 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common2 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-47% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-47% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-40% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-47% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-47% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-47% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-40% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-47% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 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

#121

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#121 of 363 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common4 obs.

Milesia virginiensis

Virginia Giant

Very Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Common2 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common2 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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