Friendly

Ecosystem Overview

The Friendly ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tyler County nearby has 60% more documented species, Friendly offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 76 Tyler County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 76 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.34 obs.

Lilium canadense

Canada Lily

Very Common0.08 obs.

Acoloithus falsarius

Clemens' False Skeletonizer

Very Common0.05 obs.

Saperda lateralis

Red-Edged Saperda

Common0.03 obs.

Ischnus cinctipes

Common0.03 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Common0.03 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common0.03 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common0.03 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common0.03 obs.

Synemosyna formica

Slender Ant-Mimic Jumping Spider

Occasional0.02 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Occasional0.02 obs.

Publilia concava

Aster Treehopper

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Occasional0.02 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Occasional0.02 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional0.02 obs.

Tylozygus geometricus

Rare0.02 obs.

Oberea tripunctata

Dogwood Twig Borer

Rare0.02 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

Orb Weavers

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-60% vs. current

The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-9% vs. current

Sistersville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+200% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+329% vs. current

Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+7% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+500% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-12% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-6% 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 Tyler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-60% vs. current

The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-9% vs. current

Sistersville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+200% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+329% vs. current

Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+7% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+500% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-12% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.34 obs.

Lilium canadense

Canada Lily

Very Common0.08 obs.

Acoloithus falsarius

Clemens' False Skeletonizer

Very Common0.05 obs.

Saperda lateralis

Red-Edged Saperda

Common0.03 obs.

Ischnus cinctipes

Common0.03 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Common0.03 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common0.03 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common0.03 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common0.03 obs.

Synemosyna formica

Slender Ant-Mimic Jumping Spider

Occasional0.02 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Occasional0.02 obs.

Publilia concava

Aster Treehopper

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Occasional0.02 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Occasional0.02 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional0.02 obs.

Tylozygus geometricus

Rare0.02 obs.

Oberea tripunctata

Dogwood Twig Borer

Rare0.02 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

Orb Weavers

Rare0.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 76 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-60% species diversity