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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Glyptobaris lecontei
Lethe anthedon
Northern Pearly-Eye
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
Aphrastus taeniatus
Loxocera cylindrica
Cylindrocopturus quercus
Myopa virginica
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Piezogaster calcarator
Xylomya tenthredinoides
Evacanthus nigramericanus
Chyliza apicalis
Acoloithus falsarius
Zelus luridus
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Poecilocapsus lineatus
Gnophomyia tristissima
Scaphytopius acutus
Sharp-Nosed Leafhopper
Scaphytopius frontalis
The yellow-faced leafhopper
Lucidota atra
Black Firefly
Byturus unicolor
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pleasants County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Middle Islandwithin Pleasants County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.