Upshur County

Ecosystem Overview

The Upshur County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Upshur 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 Buckhannon, Upshur County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Upshur 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. Buckhannon

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Amorbia humerosana

White-Lined Leafroller Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Dark-Barred Twin-Spot Carpet

Very Common3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common3 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Odontopus calceatus

Common3 obs.

Lithacodia musta

Common3 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common3 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional3 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Occasional2 obs.

Microrhopala xerene

Occasional2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Myosides seriehispidus

Occasional2 obs.

Tenomerga cinerea

Rare2 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Buckhannon

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+614% 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 Upshur County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Buckhannon

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+614% vs. current

About This Comparison

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. Buckhannon

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Amorbia humerosana

White-Lined Leafroller Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Dark-Barred Twin-Spot Carpet

Very Common3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common3 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Odontopus calceatus

Common3 obs.

Lithacodia musta

Common3 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common3 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional3 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Occasional2 obs.

Microrhopala xerene

Occasional2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Myosides seriehispidus

Occasional2 obs.

Tenomerga cinerea

Rare2 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Rare2 obs.

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