Belington

Ecosystem Overview

The Belington ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Barbour County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Barbour County nearby has 82% more documented species, Belington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 92 Barbour County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 92 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 92 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Barbour County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Very Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common1 obs.

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Mint Mildew

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.92 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common0.5 obs.

Rabidosa punctulata

Common0.5 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Common0.5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.32 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common0.32 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Woolgrass

Common0.31 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Occasional0.12 obs.

Solidago canadensis

Goldenrod

Occasional0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Barbour County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Philippi

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-58% vs. current

Junior

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-7% vs. current

Philippi

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-7% vs. current

Audra State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-66% vs. current

Adaland

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-66% 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 Barbour County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Barbour County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Philippi

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-58% vs. current

Junior

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-7% vs. current

Philippi

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-7% vs. current

Audra State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-66% vs. current

Adaland

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-66% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Very Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common1 obs.

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Mint Mildew

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.92 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common0.5 obs.

Rabidosa punctulata

Common0.5 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Common0.5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.32 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common0.32 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Woolgrass

Common0.31 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Occasional0.12 obs.

Solidago canadensis

Goldenrod

Occasional0.12 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 92 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 92 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Barbour County

-82% species diversity