Study Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Study Pond ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 51% more documented species, Study Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 36 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 36 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.

Confusing bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Crematogaster pilosa

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-51% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-51% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-51% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-51% vs. current

Poolesville

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+880% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+717% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+44% vs. current

Lake Needwood

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+81% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-51% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-51% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-51% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-51% vs. current

Poolesville

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+880% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+717% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+44% vs. current

Lake Needwood

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+81% 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 36 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.

Confusing bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Crematogaster pilosa

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Rare1 obs.

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