University Park
Ecosystem Overview
The University Park ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 54 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 46% more documented species, University Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 prince george's county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Lucanus capreolus
Stag Beetle
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Stagmomantis carolina
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Pieris rapae
small white
Eacles imperialis
Imperial Moth
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement University Parkwithin Prince George's County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.