Chesterfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesterfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Chesterfield County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Salisbury Lake, Chesterfield County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Chesterfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Salisbury Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common115 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common49 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common29 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common28 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common24 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common20 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common20 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common19 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common18 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common18 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common16 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional14 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional13 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare12 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Chesterfield County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+156% vs. current

Loch Lothian

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Gregorys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salisbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Chesterfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Chesterfield County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+156% vs. current

Loch Lothian

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Gregorys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salisbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Salisbury Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common115 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common49 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common29 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common28 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common24 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common20 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common20 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common19 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common18 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common18 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common16 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional14 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional13 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare12 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare12 obs.

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