Bass Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Bass Pond ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfax county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfax County nearby has 78% more documented species, Bass Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 27 fairfax county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Trichopoda pennipes
Swift Feather-Legged Fly
Palpada vinetorum
Spilomyia longicornis
Eastern Hornet Fly
Galgula partita
Wedgeling
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Spoladea recurvalis
Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Veronica serpyllifolia
Thymeleaf speedwell
Acer saccharinum
White Maple
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Eristalis dimidiata
Monobia quadridens
Four-Toothed Mason Wasp
Helophilus fasciatus
Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fairfax County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bass Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bass Pondwithin Fairfax County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.