Prestonsburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Prestonsburg ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in floyd county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Floyd County nearby has 5% more documented species, Prestonsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 floyd county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Armadillidium nasatum
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Camponotus chromaiodes
red carpenter ant
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Tritoxa flexa
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Aphaenogaster fulva
Pelegrina proterva
Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
grape phylloxera
Rhiginia cruciata
Psychomorpha epimenis
Grapevine Epimenis Moth
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Anthrenus verbasci
Varied carpet beetle
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Floyd County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prestonsburgwithin Floyd County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.