Stony Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Stony Creek ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sussex County nearby has 92% more documented species, Stony Creek 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Sussex County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Citheronia sepulcralis

Pine-Devil Moth

Very Common0.23 obs.

Lapara coniferarum

Southern Pine Sphinx

Very Common0.23 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Very Common0.11 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Very Common0.06 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Sussex County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Big Woods Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Big Woods State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-88% vs. current

Wakefield

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-87% vs. current

Piney Grove

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-60% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-54% 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 Sussex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Sussex County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Big Woods Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Big Woods State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-88% vs. current

Wakefield

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-87% vs. current

Piney Grove

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-60% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-54% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.63 obs.

Citheronia sepulcralis

Pine-Devil Moth

Very Common0.23 obs.

Lapara coniferarum

Southern Pine Sphinx

Very Common0.23 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Very Common0.11 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Very Common0.06 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Common0.05 obs.

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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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Sussex County

-92% species diversity