Metcalf Branch

Ecosystem Overview

The Metcalf Branch ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Emporia, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Emporia nearby has 85% more documented species, Metcalf Branch offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 61 Emporia County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 61 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 61 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Emporia

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Stigmatomma pallipes

Vampire Ant

Very Common0.51 obs.

Neolithobius latzelii

Very Common0.51 obs.

Geophilus mordax

Very Common0.51 obs.

Strumigenys louisianae

Very Common0.51 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.43 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.43 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.34 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common0.3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.23 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.15 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Emporia County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Emporia

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Emporia

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

13 species

-8% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

13 species

-8% vs. current

Metcalf Branch

Importance: 0.40

12 species

0% vs. current

Meherrin River

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+20% 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 Emporia County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Emporia County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Emporia

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Emporia

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

13 species

-8% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

13 species

-8% vs. current

Metcalf Branch

Importance: 0.40

12 species

0% vs. current

Meherrin River

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% vs. current

Falling Run

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Stigmatomma pallipes

Vampire Ant

Very Common0.51 obs.

Neolithobius latzelii

Very Common0.51 obs.

Geophilus mordax

Very Common0.51 obs.

Strumigenys louisianae

Very Common0.51 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.43 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.43 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.34 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common0.3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.23 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.15 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.05 obs.

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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 61 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 61 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Emporia

-85% species diversity