Wheeling

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheeling ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Virginia nearby has 88% more documented species, Wheeling offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 132 West Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 132 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. West Virginia

-88% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Schizomyia racemicola

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia glauciglobus

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 12 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Wheeling. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Wheeling. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

West Virginia

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-88% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.50

88 species

-86% vs. current

Huntington

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Martinsburg

Importance: 0.45

2 species

+500% vs. current

Parkersburg

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+300% vs. current

Beckley

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Berkeley County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% 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 West Virginia.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

West Virginia

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-88% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.50

88 species

-86% vs. current

Huntington

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Martinsburg

Importance: 0.45

2 species

+500% vs. current

Parkersburg

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+300% vs. current

Beckley

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Berkeley County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 132 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. West Virginia

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Schizomyia racemicola

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia glauciglobus

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 12 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.