Berwyn Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Berwyn Heights ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in prince george's county, maryland, 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. While Prince George's County nearby has 48% more documented species, Berwyn Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 prince george's county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Hemaris thysbe
Hummingbird Moth
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Hemaris diffinis
Snowberry Clearwing
Exomala orientalis
Oriental Beetle
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Vespa crabro
hornet
Bombylius major
Bee Fly
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Pieris rapae
small white
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Polistes exclamans
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince George's County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Berwyn Heights. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (6 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Berwyn Heightswithin Prince George's County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.