Little Creek Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Little Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in James City County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While James City County nearby has 85% more documented species, Little Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 James City County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. James City County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Habronattus coecatus

Common1 obs.

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in James City County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

James City County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-85% vs. current

Toano Trace

Importance: 0.20

15 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 James City County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in James City County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

James City County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-85% vs. current

Toano Trace

Importance: 0.20

15 species

0% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. James City County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Habronattus coecatus

Common1 obs.

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

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