Bedford

Ecosystem Overview

The Bedford ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 43% more documented species, Bedford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 68 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Common2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-43% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+104% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+63% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-43% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-43% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-43% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-25% 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

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-43% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+104% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+63% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-43% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-43% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-43% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

-25% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 68 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Common2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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