Saint Paul

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Paul ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Kentucky, 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 Lewis County nearby has 73% more documented species, Saint Paul offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 66 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 66 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.69 obs.

Copestylum vesicularium

Very Common0.24 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Helmeted Squash Bug

Very Common0.24 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common0.24 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.22 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Common0.2 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common0.2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common0.2 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-Legged Meadow Katydid

Common0.2 obs.

Rhynchomitra microrhina

Common0.2 obs.

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Greater Anglewing

Common0.2 obs.

Dectes texanus

Occasional0.2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional0.2 obs.

Carmenta bassiformis

Occasional0.2 obs.

Promachus rufipes

Occasional0.2 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional0.2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Potentilla canadensis

Dwarf Cinquefoil

Rare0.04 obs.

Thorybes lyciades

Rare0.04 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-73% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-12% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+11% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+11% vs. current

Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+600% vs. current

Trinity

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-50% vs. current

Sand Hill

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-42% vs. current

Irwin

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+17% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-73% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-12% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+11% vs. current

Vanceburg

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+11% vs. current

Old Trace Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+600% vs. current

Trinity

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-50% vs. current

Sand Hill

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-42% vs. current

Irwin

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+17% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.69 obs.

Copestylum vesicularium

Very Common0.24 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Helmeted Squash Bug

Very Common0.24 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common0.24 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.22 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Common0.2 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common0.2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common0.2 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-Legged Meadow Katydid

Common0.2 obs.

Rhynchomitra microrhina

Common0.2 obs.

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Greater Anglewing

Common0.2 obs.

Dectes texanus

Occasional0.2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional0.2 obs.

Carmenta bassiformis

Occasional0.2 obs.

Promachus rufipes

Occasional0.2 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional0.2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Potentilla canadensis

Dwarf Cinquefoil

Rare0.04 obs.

Thorybes lyciades

Rare0.04 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.04 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 66 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-73% species diversity