Amherst

Ecosystem Overview

The Amherst ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lorain 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 14 Lorain County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Lorain

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common4 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Common4 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lorain County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lorain

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Elyria

Importance: 0.43

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lorain County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Oberlin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Avon Lake

Importance: 0.33

53 species

+89% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.32

37 species

+170% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+317% vs. current

North Ridgeville

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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 Lorain County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lorain County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lorain

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Elyria

Importance: 0.43

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lorain County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Oberlin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Avon Lake

Importance: 0.33

53 species

+89% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.32

37 species

+170% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+317% vs. current

North Ridgeville

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Lorain

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common4 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Common4 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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