Pandapas Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Pandapas Pond ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blacksburg nearby has 46% more documented species, Pandapas Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Blacksburg

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Lasiurus borealis

Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blacksburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-46% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+20% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

61 species

-11% vs. current

Foxridge

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

90 species

-40% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5300% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5300% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blacksburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-46% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+20% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

61 species

-11% vs. current

Foxridge

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

90 species

-40% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5300% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5300% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Blacksburg

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Lasiurus borealis

Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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