Wood County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wood County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood 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 Parkersburg, Wood County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Parkersburg

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common3 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common2 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopilus modestus

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional2 obs.

Publilia reticulata

Occasional2 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Cylindrocopturus quercus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wood County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Parkersburg

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Williamstown

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+1900% vs. current

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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 Wood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wood County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Parkersburg

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Williamstown

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+1900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Parkersburg

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common3 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common2 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopilus modestus

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional2 obs.

Publilia reticulata

Occasional2 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Cylindrocopturus quercus

Rare2 obs.

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