Webster County

Ecosystem Overview

The Webster County ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Webster County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Caesar Lake, Webster County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Webster County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Caesar Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Cordyceps tenuipes

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Erioptera parva

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

Tortricidia flexuosa

Abbreviated Button Slug Moth

Rare1 obs.

Stelidota geminata

strawberry sap beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4750%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Webster County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Addison (webster Springs)

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4750% 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 Webster County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4750%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Webster County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Addison (webster Springs)

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4750% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Caesar Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Cordyceps tenuipes

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Erioptera parva

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

Tortricidia flexuosa

Abbreviated Button Slug Moth

Rare1 obs.

Stelidota geminata

strawberry sap beetle

Rare1 obs.

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