Greenwood Village
Ecosystem Overview
The Greenwood Village ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in arapahoe county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Englewood, Greenwood Village hosts 155% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 arapahoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Chorispora tenella
Beanpodded Mustard
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Bombus nevadensis
Nevada Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Vespula pensylvanica
Mischocyttarus flavitarsis
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Sphenophorus cicatristriatus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
Sympetrum semicinctum
Band-Winged Meadowhawk
Aciurina trixa
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Arapahoe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Greenwood Village. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Greenwood Villagewithin Arapahoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.