Madison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby South Solon, Madison County hosts 2333% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. South Solon

+2333% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common24.78 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common19.55 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common19.27 obs.

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Rusty Snaketail

Very Common14.14 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common13.39 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common13.04 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common12.41 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common12.24 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common11.03 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common10.79 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common10.79 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional10.71 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional10.62 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional10.3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional9.78 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional9.59 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional8.67 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare8.02 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare7.93 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare7.91 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. South Solon

+2333% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common24.78 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common19.55 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common19.27 obs.

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Rusty Snaketail

Very Common14.14 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common13.39 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common13.04 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common12.41 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common12.24 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common11.03 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common10.79 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common10.79 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional10.71 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional10.62 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional10.3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional9.78 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional9.59 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional8.67 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare8.02 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare7.93 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare7.91 obs.

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