Madison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison 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. Compared to nearby Madison Lake, Madison County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison Lake

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Silene regia

royal catchfly

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Phylloteras poculum

Common3 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common3 obs.

Neuroterus quercusirregularis

Occasional3 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional2 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Madison County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

West Jefferson

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Madison County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

West Jefferson

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison Lake

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Silene regia

royal catchfly

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Phylloteras poculum

Common3 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common3 obs.

Neuroterus quercusirregularis

Occasional3 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional2 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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