Wellsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellsburg ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Brooke County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brooke County nearby has 36% more documented species, Wellsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Brooke County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooke County

-36% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common1.39 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.04 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

Narrowleaf Bittercress

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis acuminata

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia punctata

Large Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Celticecis supina

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common0.9 obs.

Ficaria verna

Pilewort

Occasional0.79 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional0.79 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional0.78 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bug

Occasional0.77 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.73 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional0.71 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare0.68 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare0.61 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare0.56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brooke County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooke County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-36% vs. current

Follansbee District

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-37% vs. current

Weirton District

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-35% vs. current

Wellsburg District

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-34% vs. current

Follansbee

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-26% vs. current

Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+85% vs. current

Beech Bottom

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+92% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+182% 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 Brooke County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common1.39 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.04 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

Narrowleaf Bittercress

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis acuminata

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia punctata

Large Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Celticecis supina

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common0.9 obs.

Ficaria verna

Pilewort

Occasional0.79 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional0.79 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional0.78 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bug

Occasional0.77 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.73 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional0.71 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare0.68 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare0.61 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare0.56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brooke County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooke County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-36% vs. current

Follansbee District

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-37% vs. current

Weirton District

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-35% vs. current

Wellsburg District

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-34% vs. current

Follansbee

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-26% vs. current

Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+85% vs. current

Beech Bottom

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+92% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+182% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooke County

-36% species diversity