Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tyler County nearby has 63% more documented species, Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 76 Tyler County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 76 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Tachytes guatemalensis

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer

Common1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Common1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tyler County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-63% vs. current

The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-15% vs. current

Friendly

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-7% vs. current

Sistersville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+180% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+300% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+460% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-18% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-12% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Tyler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tyler County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-63% vs. current

The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-15% vs. current

Friendly

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-7% vs. current

Sistersville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+180% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+300% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+460% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-18% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-12% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Tachytes guatemalensis

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer

Common1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Common1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 76 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-63% species diversity