Gilmer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilmer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Glenville, Gilmer County hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gilmer County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Glenville

+335% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common14 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common9 obs.

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare7 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenville

Importance: 0.33

23 species

+335% 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 Gilmer County County.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Glenville

+335% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenville

Importance: 0.33

23 species

+335% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common14 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common9 obs.

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare7 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare7 obs.

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