Hancock County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hancock County ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Hancock County hosts 1013% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+1013% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common2 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Renia discoloralis

Discolored Renia Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Photinus marginellus

Little Gray Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia eupatoriflorae

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Rare1 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1680%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hancock County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+1013% vs. current

New Cumberland

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+8800% 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 Hancock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1680%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hancock County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+1013% vs. current

New Cumberland

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+8800% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+1013% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common2 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Renia discoloralis

Discolored Renia Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Photinus marginellus

Little Gray Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia eupatoriflorae

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Rare1 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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