Beaver Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Beaver Lake ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in chesterfield county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chesterfield County nearby has 61% more documented species, Beaver Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 chesterfield county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Acris crepitans
Eastern Cricket Frog
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Dolomedes triton
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider
Decodon verticillatus
Hairy Swamp Loosestrife
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
Polistes metricus
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Sphex nudus
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Hemaris thysbe
Hummingbird Moth
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Lerema accius
Clouded Skipper
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chesterfield County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Beaver Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Beaver Lakewithin Chesterfield County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.