Beaver Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Beaver Lake ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Chesterfield County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chesterfield County nearby has 61% more documented species, Beaver Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Chesterfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Chesterfield County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common2 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Sphex nudus

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Chesterfield County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chesterfield County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-61% vs. current

Loch Lothian

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+200% vs. current

Gregorys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Salisbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% 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 Chesterfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Chesterfield County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chesterfield County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-61% vs. current

Loch Lothian

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+200% vs. current

Gregorys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Salisbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Chesterfield County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common2 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Sphex nudus

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

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