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Cottage City

Ecosystem Overview

The Cottage City ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in prince george's county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince George's County nearby has 72% more documented species, Cottage City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 29 prince george's county County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

28
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
27
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#17
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#17 of 29 locations
41th percentile for diversity
vs. Prince George's County
-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Cicindela repanda

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.
Humulus scandens

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Very Common2 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.
Chauliognathus marginatus

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common2 obs.
Bombus bimaculatus

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.
Paralimna punctipennis

Paralimna punctipennis

Common1 obs.
Euptoieta claudia

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.
Pselliopus barberi

Pselliopus barberi

Occasional1 obs.
Zelus luridus

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.
Poecilocapsus lineatus

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.
Entylia carinata

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Occasional1 obs.
Pseudacris crucifer

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.
Passerina cyanea

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.
Geranium carolinianum

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Rare1 obs.

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