Whitesburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitesburg ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Letcher County, Kentucky, 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 Letcher County nearby has 65% more documented species, Whitesburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Letcher 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Letcher County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common1 obs.

Eleocharis obtusa

blunt spikerush

Common1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common1 obs.

Desmodium canescens

hoary tick-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Letcher County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Letcher County

Importance: 0.40

84 species

-65% 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 Letcher County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Letcher County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Letcher County

Importance: 0.40

84 species

-65% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Letcher County

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common1 obs.

Eleocharis obtusa

blunt spikerush

Common1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common1 obs.

Desmodium canescens

hoary tick-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Rare1 obs.

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