Minerva Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Minerva Park ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Blendon Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Blendon Township, Minerva Park hosts 222% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Blendon Township County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Blendon Township

+222% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common9 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common8 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common8 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common7 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common6 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common5 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common5 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Rare3 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Rare3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+222%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Blendon Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Blendon Township

Importance: 0.30

27 species

+222% 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 Blendon Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+222%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Blendon Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Blendon Township

Importance: 0.30

27 species

+222% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Blendon Township

+222% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common9 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common8 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common8 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common7 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common6 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common5 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common5 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Rare3 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Rare3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare3 obs.

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