Surry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Surry County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Surry County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Surry, Surry County hosts 294% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Surry 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Surry

+294% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+294%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Surry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Surry

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+294% 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 Surry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+294%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Surry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Surry

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+294% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Surry

+294% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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