Painted Turtle Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Painted Turtle Pond ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in prince william county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Quantico, Painted Turtle Pond hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 prince william county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Polistes exclamans
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Arigomphus villosipes
Unicorn Clubtail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Tramea carolina
Carolina Saddlebags
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-Bordered Lemon Moth
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Lygaeus turcicus
Neoscona domiciliorum
Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Ipomoea pandurata
wild sweet-potato-vine
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Rosa palustris
swamp rose
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince William County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Painted Turtle Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Painted Turtle Pondwithin Prince William County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.