Grape Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Grape Island ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Pleasants County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pleasants County nearby has 26% more documented species, Grape Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 52 Pleasants County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 52 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasants County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Glyptobaris lecontei

Very Common0.72 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common0.6 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.46 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common0.42 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.39 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common0.37 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common0.35 obs.

Heracleum maximum

Cowparsnip

Common0.35 obs.

Calyptra canadensis

Canadian Owlet

Common0.35 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Common0.35 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Fourlined Plant Bug

Common0.34 obs.

Myopa virginica

Occasional0.34 obs.

Evacanthus nigramericanus

Occasional0.33 obs.

Chrysopilus proximus

Occasional0.33 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional0.32 obs.

Chrysopilus quadratus

Quadrate Snipe Fly

Occasional0.32 obs.

Xylomya tenthredinoides

Occasional0.32 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Rare0.32 obs.

Macaria aemulataria

Common Angle

Rare0.32 obs.

Acoloithus falsarius

Clemens' False Skeletonizer

Rare0.31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasants County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-26% vs. current

St. Marys

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-12% vs. current

Belmont

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+331% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.60

55 species

+2% vs. current

Vaucluse

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-10% vs. current

Green Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-5% vs. current

Spring Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-5% vs. current

Saint Marys Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

59 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 Pleasants County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasants County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-26% vs. current

St. Marys

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-12% vs. current

Belmont

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+331% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.60

55 species

+2% vs. current

Vaucluse

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-10% vs. current

Green Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-5% vs. current

Spring Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-5% vs. current

Saint Marys Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Glyptobaris lecontei

Very Common0.72 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common0.6 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.46 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common0.42 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.39 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common0.37 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common0.35 obs.

Heracleum maximum

Cowparsnip

Common0.35 obs.

Calyptra canadensis

Canadian Owlet

Common0.35 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Common0.35 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Fourlined Plant Bug

Common0.34 obs.

Myopa virginica

Occasional0.34 obs.

Evacanthus nigramericanus

Occasional0.33 obs.

Chrysopilus proximus

Occasional0.33 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional0.32 obs.

Chrysopilus quadratus

Quadrate Snipe Fly

Occasional0.32 obs.

Xylomya tenthredinoides

Occasional0.32 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Rare0.32 obs.

Macaria aemulataria

Common Angle

Rare0.32 obs.

Acoloithus falsarius

Clemens' False Skeletonizer

Rare0.31 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 52 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasants County

-26% species diversity