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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

49
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
39
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
25
Common Species
Frequently observed species
24
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
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

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common6 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.
Libellula cyanea

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.
Augochlora pura

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.
Choristoneura parallela

Choristoneura parallela

Common2 obs.
Lestes eurinus

Lestes eurinus

Amber-winged Spreadwing

Common2 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional2 obs.
Arigomphus villosipes

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.
Charidotella sexpunctata

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Occasional1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.
Bombus perplexus

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare1 obs.
Crematogaster pilosa

Crematogaster pilosa

Rare1 obs.
Charidotella purpurata

Charidotella purpurata

Rare1 obs.

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