Middle Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Middle Island ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Pleasants County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pleasants County nearby has 12% more documented species, Middle Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Pleasants County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasants County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Glyptobaris lecontei

Very Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Aphrastus taeniatus

Very Common1 obs.

Loxocera cylindrica

Very Common1 obs.

Cylindrocopturus quercus

Common1 obs.

Myopa virginica

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Common1 obs.

Xylomya tenthredinoides

Common1 obs.

Evacanthus nigramericanus

Common1 obs.

Chyliza apicalis

Occasional1 obs.

Acoloithus falsarius

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.

Gnophomyia tristissima

Occasional1 obs.

Scaphytopius acutus

Sharp-Nosed Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Scaphytopius frontalis

The yellow-faced leafhopper

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Byturus unicolor

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasants County

Importance: 0.36

57 species

-12% 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 Pleasants County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasants County

Importance: 0.36

57 species

-12% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasants County

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Glyptobaris lecontei

Very Common2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Very Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Aphrastus taeniatus

Very Common1 obs.

Loxocera cylindrica

Very Common1 obs.

Cylindrocopturus quercus

Common1 obs.

Myopa virginica

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Common1 obs.

Xylomya tenthredinoides

Common1 obs.

Evacanthus nigramericanus

Common1 obs.

Chyliza apicalis

Occasional1 obs.

Acoloithus falsarius

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.

Gnophomyia tristissima

Occasional1 obs.

Scaphytopius acutus

Sharp-Nosed Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Scaphytopius frontalis

The yellow-faced leafhopper

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Byturus unicolor

Rare1 obs.

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