Wetzel County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wetzel County ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Wetzel County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby New Martinsville, Wetzel County hosts 1017% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Wetzel 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. New Martinsville

+1017% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Very Common2 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Very Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Common1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Agriphila vulgivagellus

Rare1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1017%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wetzel County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

New Martinsville

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1017% 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 Wetzel County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1017%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wetzel County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

New Martinsville

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1017% 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. New Martinsville

+1017% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Very Common2 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Very Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Common1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Agriphila vulgivagellus

Rare1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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