Little Creek Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Little Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in james city county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While James City County nearby has 85% more documented species, Little Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 james city county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Celithemis elisa
Calico Pennant
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Gelastocoris oculatus
toad bug
Habronattus coecatus
Hemiscolopendra marginata
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Eryngium prostratum
Enallagma traviatum
Slender Bluet
Eupatorium capillifolium
Dogfennel
Phanogomphus exilis
Lancet Clubtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in James City County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Little Creek Reservoirwithin James City County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.