Colonial Village

Ecosystem Overview

The Colonial Village ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 111 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common14 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common7 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common6 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common5 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional5 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Scolia bicincta

Occasional5 obs.

Sphex nudus

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare4 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 111 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common14 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common7 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common6 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common5 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional5 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Scolia bicincta

Occasional5 obs.

Sphex nudus

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare4 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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