Whitesburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Whitesburg ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in letcher county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Letcher County nearby has 65% more documented species, Whitesburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 letcher 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 29 total documented species.
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Zelus luridus
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Micrathena gracilis
Orb Weavers
Pelegrina proterva
Common White-Cheeked Jumping Spider
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Eleocharis obtusa
blunt spikerush
Medeola virginiana
Indian Cucumber Root
Polygonatum biflorum
American Solomon'S-Seal
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak
Phacelia bipinnatifida
Desmodium canescens
hoary tick-trefoil
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Lysimachia nummularia
Moneywort
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Letcher County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Whitesburgwithin Letcher County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.