Letcher County

Ecosystem Overview

The Letcher County ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Letcher County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Whitesburg, Letcher County hosts 190% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Letcher County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Whitesburg

+190% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Acilius mediatus

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare1 obs.

Maccaffertium pulchellum

Rare1 obs.

Brachycybe lecontii

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Letcher County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitesburg

Importance: 0.38

29 species

+190% 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

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Letcher County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitesburg

Importance: 0.38

29 species

+190% 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Whitesburg

+190% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Very Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Acilius mediatus

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina proterva

Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare1 obs.

Maccaffertium pulchellum

Rare1 obs.

Brachycybe lecontii

Rare1 obs.

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