Newport News City

Ecosystem Overview

The Newport News City ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 12% more documented species, Newport News City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #100 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 363 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common3 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common2 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Prionus imbricornis

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrausta inornatalis

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-12% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-12% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-12% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-12% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-12% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% vs. current

Williamsburg

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% 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

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-12% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-12% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-12% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-12% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-12% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% vs. current

Williamsburg

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 363 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common3 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common2 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Prionus imbricornis

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrausta inornatalis

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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