The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The The Jug Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tyler County nearby has 56% more documented species, The Jug Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 76 Tyler County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 76 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Very Common0.91 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.88 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.87 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.82 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common0.82 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Broad Beech Fern

Common0.78 obs.

Cyrtepistomus castaneus

Weevil

Common0.77 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Common0.77 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Common0.77 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common0.3 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common0.21 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.21 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Occasional0.21 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional0.21 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional0.21 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Occasional0.21 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional0.21 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare0.21 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare0.21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-56% vs. current

Friendly

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+10% vs. current

Sistersville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+230% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+18% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+560% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-3% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+3% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Very Common0.91 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.88 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.87 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.82 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common0.82 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Broad Beech Fern

Common0.78 obs.

Cyrtepistomus castaneus

Weevil

Common0.77 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Common0.77 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Common0.77 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common0.3 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common0.21 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.21 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Occasional0.21 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional0.21 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional0.21 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Occasional0.21 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional0.21 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare0.21 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare0.21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-56% vs. current

Friendly

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+10% vs. current

Sistersville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+230% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+18% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+560% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-3% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 76 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-56% species diversity