Montgomery County

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Dayton

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common47 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common39 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common37 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Very Common36 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common30 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common29 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common22 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common22 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common21 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common21 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common20 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional20 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Occasional18 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional18 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional18 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional17 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare17 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare17 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Trotwood

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

West Carrollton

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Trotwood

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

West Carrollton

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Dayton

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common47 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common39 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common37 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Very Common36 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common30 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common29 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common22 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common22 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common21 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common21 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common20 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional20 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Occasional18 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional18 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional18 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional17 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare17 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare17 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare17 obs.

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