Pike County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike County ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pikeville, Pike County hosts 3000% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pike 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pikeville

+3000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Coelostathma discopunctana

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Aphomia sociella

Pyralid moth

Occasional2 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Rare2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pike County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Pikeville

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3000% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pike County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Pikeville

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3000% 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pikeville

+3000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Coelostathma discopunctana

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Aphomia sociella

Pyralid moth

Occasional2 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Rare2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Rare2 obs.

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