Worthington

Ecosystem Overview

The Worthington ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Greenup County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greenup County nearby has 33% more documented species, Worthington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Greenup County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenup County

-33% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Lawn Pennywort

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.87 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Common0.71 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.54 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common0.53 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.49 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

Trumpetweed

Occasional0.41 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.4 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.34 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Occasional0.31 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

Blaver

Occasional0.31 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Rare0.31 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.31 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Rare0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greenup County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenup County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-33% vs. current

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-37% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-36% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-36% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-32% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+9% vs. current

Wurtland

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+100% vs. current

South Shore

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+257% 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 Greenup County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greenup County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenup County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-33% vs. current

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-37% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-36% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-36% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-32% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+9% vs. current

Wurtland

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+100% vs. current

South Shore

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+257% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Lawn Pennywort

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.87 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Common0.71 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.54 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common0.53 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.49 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

Trumpetweed

Occasional0.41 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.4 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.34 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Occasional0.31 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

Blaver

Occasional0.31 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Rare0.31 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.31 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Rare0.25 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenup County

-33% species diversity