Bernardstown

Ecosystem Overview

The Bernardstown ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Webster County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Webster County nearby has 68% more documented species, Bernardstown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Webster County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest

Very Common0.17 obs.

Faxonius cristavarius

Very Common0.1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-Lined Salamander

Very Common0.1 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common0.09 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common0.09 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.09 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common0.09 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

White-Jawed Jumping Spider

Common0.09 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Common0.09 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Occasional0.09 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Occasional0.09 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional0.09 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Occasional0.09 obs.

Papilio appalachiensis

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Hemlock Varnish Shelf

Rare0.08 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare0.08 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Webster County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Holly River State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-70% vs. current

Camden-on-gauley

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+118% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+140% vs. current

Cowen

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+500% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+300% vs. current

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+380% vs. current

Woodzell

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+4% 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 Webster County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest

Very Common0.17 obs.

Faxonius cristavarius

Very Common0.1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-Lined Salamander

Very Common0.1 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common0.09 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common0.09 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.09 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common0.09 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

White-Jawed Jumping Spider

Common0.09 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Common0.09 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Occasional0.09 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Occasional0.09 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional0.09 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Occasional0.09 obs.

Papilio appalachiensis

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Hemlock Varnish Shelf

Rare0.08 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare0.08 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Webster County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Holly River State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-70% vs. current

Camden-on-gauley

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+118% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+140% vs. current

Cowen

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+500% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+300% vs. current

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+380% vs. current

Woodzell

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+4% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster County

-68% species diversity