Bridgewater
Ecosystem Overview
The Bridgewater ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in rockingham county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harrisonburg nearby has 65% more documented species, Bridgewater offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 rockingham county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Palthis asopialis
Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Arilus cristatus
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Orthosoma brunneum
Brown Prionid Beetle
Ptecticus trivittatus
Compost Fly
Epilachna varivestis
Mexican Bean Beetle
Neandra brunnea
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
black vine weevil
Megarhyssa macrura
Vespa crabro
hornet
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Oecanthus niveus
narrow-winged tree cricket
Lycomorpha pholus
Hemaris diffinis
Snowberry Clearwing
Hymenia perspectalis
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rockingham County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bridgewater. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bridgewaterwithin Rockingham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.