Pine Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Pine Grove ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Wetzel County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wetzel County nearby has 75% more documented species, Pine Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 83 Wetzel County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 83 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 83 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Wetzel County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.15 obs.

Heterophleps triguttaria

Three-Spotted Fillip

Very Common0.09 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Very Common0.09 obs.

Zanclognatha pedipilalis

Grayish Fan-Foot

Very Common0.09 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Very Common0.09 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common0.09 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Common0.08 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Common0.07 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Silver-Dashed Anacampsis

Common0.07 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common0.07 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.07 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional0.07 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional0.07 obs.

Macrochilo absorptalis

Slant-Lined Owlet

Rare0.07 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare0.07 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wetzel County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-75% vs. current

New Martinsville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-9% vs. current

Hundred

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+900% vs. current

Lantz Farm And Nature Preserve Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-46% vs. current

New Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

20 species

0% vs. current

Paden City

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+186% vs. current

Archer

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-46% vs. current

Earnshaw

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-41% 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 Wetzel County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wetzel County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-75% vs. current

New Martinsville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-9% vs. current

Hundred

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+900% vs. current

Lantz Farm And Nature Preserve Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-46% vs. current

New Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

20 species

0% vs. current

Paden City

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+186% vs. current

Archer

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-46% vs. current

Earnshaw

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.15 obs.

Heterophleps triguttaria

Three-Spotted Fillip

Very Common0.09 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Very Common0.09 obs.

Zanclognatha pedipilalis

Grayish Fan-Foot

Very Common0.09 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Very Common0.09 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common0.09 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Common0.08 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Common0.07 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Silver-Dashed Anacampsis

Common0.07 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common0.07 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.07 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional0.07 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional0.07 obs.

Macrochilo absorptalis

Slant-Lined Owlet

Rare0.07 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare0.07 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 83 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 83 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Wetzel County

-75% species diversity