Rappahannock County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rappahannock County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Rappahannock 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 Washington, Rappahannock County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rappahannock County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common13 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common12 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common11 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common11 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common10 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common10 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common9 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional9 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional8 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare8 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rappahannock County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% 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 Rappahannock County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rappahannock County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common13 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common12 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common11 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common11 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common10 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common10 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common9 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional9 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional8 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare8 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare8 obs.

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