Radford City

Ecosystem Overview

The Radford City ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 31% more documented species, Radford City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #112 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#112

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#112 of 363 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Erpetogomphus designatus

Eastern Ringtail

Occasional1 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-31% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-31% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-31% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-31% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-31% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-22% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-31% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-31% 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-31% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-31% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-31% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-31% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-31% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-22% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-31% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-31% 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

#112

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#112 of 363 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Erpetogomphus designatus

Eastern Ringtail

Occasional1 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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