Solon

Ecosystem Overview

The Solon ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga 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. While Cleveland nearby has 26% more documented species, Solon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 68 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-26% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-26% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+164% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+111% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-26% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-26% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-26% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-3% 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 Cuyahoga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-26% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-26% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+164% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+111% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-26% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-26% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-26% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-3% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 68 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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