Pandapas Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Pandapas Pond ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, virginia, 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 Blacksburg nearby has 46% more documented species, Pandapas Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Desmognathus fuscus
Northern dusky salamander
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Hemaris thysbe
Hummingbird Moth
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Lasiurus borealis
Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Celithemis elisa
Calico Pennant
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pandapas Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pandapas Pondwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.