Drop Zone

Ecosystem Overview

The Drop Zone ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Caroline County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Caroline County, Drop Zone hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Caroline County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Caroline County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.71 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common0.15 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common0.1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Very Common0.1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.08 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common0.08 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.08 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common0.08 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.05 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.05 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional0.05 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Occasional0.05 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.05 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

Greenhouse Camel Cricket

Rare0.05 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Rare0.05 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caroline County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Caroline County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Fort Walker

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

50 species

+60% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+515% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+100% vs. current

Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+167% vs. current

Pendleton Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+220% 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 Caroline County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caroline County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Caroline County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Fort Walker

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

50 species

+60% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+515% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+100% vs. current

Pettigrew Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+167% vs. current

Pendleton Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+220% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common0.71 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common0.15 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common0.1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Very Common0.1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.08 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common0.08 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.08 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common0.08 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.05 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.05 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional0.05 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Occasional0.05 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.05 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

Greenhouse Camel Cricket

Rare0.05 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Rare0.05 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Rare0.05 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Caroline County

+3% species diversity