Prestonsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Prestonsburg ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Floyd County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Floyd County nearby has 5% more documented species, Prestonsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Floyd County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Floyd County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common2 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Aphaenogaster fulva

Common1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Rhiginia cruciata

Occasional1 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Floyd County

Importance: 0.41

57 species

-5% 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 Floyd County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Floyd County

Importance: 0.41

57 species

-5% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Floyd County

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common2 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Aphaenogaster fulva

Common1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Rhiginia cruciata

Occasional1 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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